JUDGMENT :

Soumitra Saikia, J.

This writ appeal is directed against the Judgment and Order dated 06.08.2018 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C) No. 2897/2013.

2. The appellant was initially appointed to the post of Office Assistant (multi-purpose) at Hatisung, Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (hereinafter referred to as “AGV Bank”) branch in the District of Nagaon on 01.06.1990. After rendering service in different branches of the AGVB, the appellant was posted at the Morigaon Branch in the same capacity at the relevant point in time. While, she was serving in the Morigaon Branch of AGVB, she was served with a letter dated 23.03.2011 issued by the respondent No. 4, calling upon her to submit her explanation in respect of an amount of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) which it was claimed was misappropriated by the appellant for the period from 21.02.2011 to 17.03.2011. Pursuant to the said letter, the appellant submitted her explanation denying the allegations leveled against her in her reply dated 25.03.2011. On the same date, by another communication dated 25.03.2011, the Chairman and the Disciplinary Authority of the Bank placed the appellant under suspension in contemplation