P. K. Saikia, J.

This petition has been filed against the reference dated 07.01.2013, rendered by the third learned Member, Central Administrative Tribunal, Gauhati Bench, Guwahati, (in short, CAT, Guwahati Bench) in T.A. No. 4/2011 dismissing the aforesaid proceeding.

2. We have heard Mr. P. K. Tiwari, learned counsel for the petitioner and also heard Mr. T. J. Mahanta, learned counsel for the respondents.

3. In order to appreciate the dispute in this proceeding, we find it necessary to have a look at the events leading to the present proceeding. In 1981, the petitioner herein was appointed as “Special Assistant” in Ghaziabad Branch of Vijaya Bank. He worked in the aforesaid Bank up to 1987. The petitioner claims that his duty as Special Assistant was Managerial and Supervisory in nature which is evident from the bipartite settlement dated 17.09.1984 which clearly outlines the functions of Special Assistant.

4. Since said bipartite agreement in regard to rights and duties of Special Assistant has huge bearing on the dispute in the present proceeding, same is reproduced below:-

“Special Assistants

Special assistants will be accountable and responsible for running of the de