SUNITA GUPTA, J.

1. This Intra Court appeal has been preferred by the appellant (hereinafter referred to as ‘the workman’) being dissatisfied with the judgment dated 01.07.2010 passed by the Ld. Single Judge in W.P.(C) No.8983/2013. – Haryana Roadways v. Lochan Singh.

2. The appellant herein was employed as a conductor in the respondent – Haryana Roadways (hereinafter referred to as ‘the management’). While he was working as such, he was served with a charge-sheet on the allegations that on 16.05.1987, the bus was checked by inspectors of the management at Ambala Cantt and it was found that the appellant - workman had charged Rs.25/- only from 4 of the passengers against the prescribed fare of Rs.35.50p and issued tickets to them of Rs.18/- only. Two other passengers were found sleeping on the roof and claimed to be there with the permission of the appellant - workman. The appellant – workman was as such charged with causing loss to the respondent - management of the fare of a total sum of Rs.75.50p and having embezzled the same. The explanation of the workman having not been found satisfactory, an Inquiry Officer was appointed. The workman participated in the inquiry. The