ORDER :

N. Kotiswar Singh, J.

1. Heard Ms. B. Bhuyan, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S.C. Keyal, learned ASGI appearing for the Union respondents.

2. Considering the nature of the case, the matter has been taken up and proposed to be disposed of at this stage. Mr. S.C. Keyal, learned ASGI, on receiving necessary instructions in this regard has made his submission before this Court.

3. Brief facts of the case as may be relevant are stated hereinbelow.

4. The petitioner is presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Assam University having been appointed in the year 2006. According to the petitioner, after having served in the aforesaid capacity, he has been made the Head of the Department in the year 2016. However, unfortunately, because of certain false complaint filed against him about certain sexual harassment, the matter was referred to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), Assam University, Silchar and thereafter, by order dated 27.07.2018, the petitioner was relieved from the charge of Head of Department and he has been also placed under suspension w.e.f. 30.07.2018 on the basis an interim finding by the ICC. The aforesaid order of suspension reads as