JUDGMENT :

P.B. BAJANTHRI, J.

In the instant writ petition, the petitioner has prayed for the following relief(s):

“(i) For issuance of an appropriate order, direction or writ in the nature of certiorari quashing the order dated 4.4.2009 passed by the Disciplinary authority as well as the Appellate order dated 12.05.2010 by which the petitioner has been removed from service of the Gramin Bank.

(ii) For further issuance of an appropriate direction, order or writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondents to reinstate the petitioner back in service with all consequential benefits.

(iii) For any other relief or reliefs for which the petitioner may be entitled to in the facts and circumstances of the present case.”

2. On 19.10.2023, the following order was passed:

“The matter is of the year 2010. There is no assistance from the learned counsel for the respondents-bank for the reasons that the relevant statutory provision or executive order is prior to 29.12.2007, for the reasons that charge memo was issued on 29.12.2007. On the other hand, today learned counsel for the respondents has brought Rules relating to 2010.

2. Before appearing in the case, it is bounden duty of the counsel