JUDGMENT

1. This pronouncement has been done through hybrid conferencing.

Facts in W.P.(C) 4486/2021

2. The Respondent herein- Mr. D.C. Chaturvedi, was an employee of the Petitioner Bank Union Bank of India (hereinafter 'Bank'). A charge sheet was issued against him on 7th November, 1994, alleging that loans were issued by him accommodating certain parties which caused losses to the Bank. A show cause notice was issued and, thereafter, an Inquiry Officer was appointed. The report of the Inquiry Officer held the Respondent/Employee (hereinafter 'Employee No.1') guilty of the charges levelled against him. Accordingly, the Disciplinary Authority of the Bank vide order dated 21st August, 1998 imposed the penalty of dismissal on Employee No.1. The relevant extract of the dismissal order passed by the Disciplinary Authority is set out herein below:

'The inquiry record proves that three tractor loans and several crop loans were raised in fictitious names. The complaints of the real persons are on the records denying availment of loans in their names. It further strengthened the allegations that such tractor loans were adjusted within a period of 3 to 4 months after sanction. Had the borrowers