Manmohan Sarin, J.

( 1 ) PETITIONER, by this writ petition seeks quashing of the order dated 27th July/llth August, 1999, imposing the penalty of removal from service as well as order dated 12th October, 2000, by which the appeal preferred by the petitioner against the order of removal from service was vol. CXVII PRAKASH ANTHONY v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. 427 rejected. Petitioner also seeks exemplary costs and such other orders, as are deemed necessary in the facts and circumstances.

( 2 ) PETITIONER, a graduate and having registered with the Employment exchange, Shahdara, applied for being appointed to the post of Assistant typist with the respondent company in response to an advertisement issued by the respondents. Petitioner declared himself as a Member of the Scheduled tribe and was selected and issued appointment letter dated 31st December, 1987 on this basis. Petitioner had submitted an identity card issued by the employment Exchange, Shahdara, where he was registered, showing him as a member of the Scheduled Tribe. Petitioner also submitted a Caste certificate, issued by the Government of Bihar dated 23rd August, 1985, translated copy of which is in the following terms: b

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