JUDGMENT

Satish Chandra Sharma, C.J. The present appeal is arising out of the judgment dated 05.04.2021, passed in W.P.(C.) No. 625/2016 by which the learned Single Judge has quashed the charge sheet dated 31.05.2013 and in respect of the charge sheet dated 11.11.2009; the matter has been remanded back to the disciplinary authority to pass fresh order.

2. The undisputed facts of the case reveal that the appellant before this Court was appointed as a Clerk in the services of Union Bank of India in 1973 and the last position held by the Appellant was that of General Manager. The Appellant retired after rendering 36 years of service.

3. The Appellant, while he was in service was subjected to disciplinary proceedings and a charge sheet was issued on 29.11.2008 in respect of alleged misconduct relating to sanction of credit facilities to one M/s. Khatri Mineral & Mining Company at Jabalpur while he was serving as Assistant General Manager in the year 2007.

4. The Appellant before this Court was due for retirement on 31.12.2009 and before his retirement a second charge sheet was issued on 11.11.2009. The Appellant in respect of the first charge sheet dated 29.11.2008 was held guilt