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VAIBHAVI D. NANAVATI
D. P. Teraiya – Appellant
Versus
State Of Gujarat Through Secretary – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard Mr.Samir Gohil, learned advocate appearing for the petitioner and Ms.Pooja Ashar, learned A.G.P. appearing for the respondent – State.
2. By way of the present petition, the petitioner herein is aggrieved by the impugned order dated 06.07.2010 passed by the respondent – State, duly produced at Annexure-F whereby, the respondent – State has imposed penalty of 100% pension cut for 20 years on the petitioner and to refund the amount, if any, deducted from the pension of the petitioner with 10% interest.
3. Being aggrieved by the aforesaid action undertaken by the respondent – State, the petitioner herein is constrained to approach this Court and has prayed for the following reliefs:-
(A) Quashing and setting aside the order dated 06.07.2010 imposing the penalty of 100% pension cut for 20 years on the petitioner, and to refund the amount, if any deducted from the pension of the petitioner with 10% interest.
(B) During the pendency and final disposal of this petition, the Respondent may be directed to suspend further operation of pen
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