ORDER :

1. This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the petitioner seeking for the following reliefs:

(i) This Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased set-aside the order dated 31.07.2014 (Annexure P-1) passed by the respondent No.2 in the interest of justice.

(ii) Cost of the proceedings.

(iii) Any other relief in the discretion of this Hon'ble Court.

2. Brief facts of the case as projected by the petitioner are that, the petitioner was working in the establishment of respondent No.1 and retired from the post of Assistant Manager (Store) in July, 2013. On account of alleged irregularities and negligence in discharge of duties while the petitioner was posted as Manager, Kisan Rice Mill, Dhamtari, he was placed under suspension and charge sheet & additional charge sheet were served on the petitioner calling upon him to submit his explanation. Being dissatisfied with the explanation offered by the petitioner, a departmental proceeding was initiated against the petitioner after appointing enquiry officer, who after conducting enquiry submitted his report on 22.04.2008. However, despite lapse of sufficient time final decision could not be taken and the pe