( 1 ) THE question of law which arises in these two petitions is common. Dispute is not about the validity of the suspension order when passed. However, in both these petitions, petitioners state that suspension is unduly prolonged and therefore continuation of such a suspension order is challenged as unjustified and illegal. Before delving into this aspect it would be necessary to know the facts of each case. Civil Writ Petition No. 3598 of 1998 Security Officer with the MCD on 18th August, 1983. He was confirmed as Security Officer on 1st January, 1987. However, petitioner was arrested on 24th November, 1993 in a corruption case. F. I. R. 53/93 was registered with Anti Corruption Department u/s. 7/13 of Prevention of Corruption Act. As per the FIR, petitioner had demanded, accepted and obtained Rs. 5,000. 00 as part payment of illegal gratification of Rs. 10,000. 00 from Shri Jeet Lal Sharma, Security Supervisor, MCD, I. S. Hospital, Kingsway Camp, New Delhi in consideration of his adjustment of D. A. and pension at the time of his retirement and forwarding pension file to Additional Commissioner (Health, MCD) for sanction. Petitioner remained under judicial custo