JUDGMENT :

KAUSHIK GOSWAMI, J.

Heard Mr. M. Sharma, learned counsel for the appellants. Also heard Mr. M.P. Sarma, learned counsel appearing for the sole respondent.

2. This appeal is being presented against the judgment & order dated 21.01.2022 passed by the learned Single Judge in WP(C) No.5712/2016, whereby the impugned order dated 30.09.2015 issued by the Assistant General Manager, UCO Bank imposing penalty of reduction of basic pay by 4(four) stages in the time scale of pay was set aside.

3. The factual matrix of the case is that the sole respondent (writ petitioner before the learned Single Judge), while working as Assistant Manager in the Lead Bank Office, UCO Bank, Darrang, was issued with a show-cause notice dated 30.04.2014 by the appellant Bank (respondents before the learned Single Judge) seeking explanation as regard deposits made in his several bank accounts. The respondent/writ petitioner, in his reply to the above show-cause, explained the subject cash deposits in his bank accounts. Pursuant to the reply furnished by the respondent/writ petitioner, the appellant Bank, vide communication dated 06.12.2014, issued the charge-sheet to the respondent/writ petitioner. Accordi