JUDGMENT

Moushumi Bhattacharya, J. - The petitioner prays for quashing of a show-cause and a Charge-sheet dated 24th and 27th February, 2021 respectively and orders of suspension issued to the petitioner from 13th March, 2021 onwards.

2. The petitioner is an assistant Professor of Drama in the Department of Rabindra Sangit, Dance and Drama, Sangit-Bhavana in the Visva-Bharati University and was confirmed to the said post with effect from 19th March, 2012. The petitioner is also the General Secretary of Visva-Bharati adhyapaka Sabha (Visva-Bharati Teachers' association).

3. The impugned show-cause was issued to the petitioner on 24th February, 2021 asking the petitioner to explain why appropriate administrative measures will not be taken against him for negligence of duty and misconduct. The said letter was issued by the Registrar (acting) of the University. The petitioner replied to the show-cause by a letter dated 26th February, 2021 disputing the allegation of negligence of duty and misconduct. The impugned Charge-sheet was issued against the petitioner on 27th February, 2021 by the Registrar (acting) of the University; the article of Charge states that the petitioner was involved i