JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. A.R Malhotra, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms. Zairemsangpuii, learned CGC appearing for the respondents.

2. By filing this writ petition, the petitioner has challenged the Order dated 19.02.2020 (Annexure-5), by which he has been imposed with a minor penalty of withholding one increment of pay for a period of 1 (one) year w.e.f. 01.07.2020, without cumulative effect and not adversely affecting his pension by the respondent No. 5 in exercise of powers conferred by Rule 11 (iv) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 (CCS CCA Rules). The petitioner has also challenged the Speaking and Reasoned Order passed by the respondent No. 4 on 16.06.2020 (Annexure-7) rejecting the appeal preferred by the petitioner and confirming the penalty imposed upon him by the respondent No. 5.

3. Brief facts of the case is that the petitioner who is working as Junior Engineer (Civil) under the respondent No. 3 organization was issued a Show-Cause Notice dated 14.12.2019 stating that he left from 71 RCC (GREF) w.e.f. 11.10.2019 without taking leave certificate and without informing concerned officials and Section-In-Charge which showed casua