SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, J. (Oral)

1. The respondent, Shri H.C. Singhal, while functioning as Zonal Engineer (Building) in the City Zone of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from 16.12.1981 to 23.4.1983 was alleged to have committed gross misconduct and failed to maintain devotion to duty and absolute integrity on account of delay in dealing with unauthorized construction of a commercial complex in Chandni Chowk and failing to comply with instructions from superior authorities resulting in framing of charges against him and a departmental inquiry being held. This departmental inquiry found the respondent guilty and an Office Order dated 16.2.1993 was issued by the disciplinary authority after giving opportunity to the respondent upholding the finding of the inquiry and imposing penalty of dismissal from service about fifteen (15) days prior to the date of retirement of the respondent. The order of the disciplinary authority was affirmed by the appellate authority (Lieutenant Governor) vide order dated 18.4.1994.

2. The respondent aggrieved by this order of dismissal from service filed a writ petition before this Court, being CWP No.3056/1994. Only a limited notice to show cause was

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