ORDER

Javed Iqbal Wani, J. – In the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner seeks indulgence of this Court in granting the following reliefs:-

“I. By a writ of Certiorari

The disciplinary proceedings against the petitioners may be declared null and void and the impugned penalty imposed vide order dated 13.10.2017 contained in Annexure –F to the writ petition may be quashed. As a corollary, the order of Appellate Authority rejecting the appeal vide order dated 28.03.2018 forming Annexure-G to the writ petition may also be quashed in the interest of justice.

II. By a writ of Mandamus

(a) The respondents be directed to determine all retirement benefits including gratuity, leave salary without any deduction corresponding the grade and status of Regional Manager (MMGS III) held by the petitioner at the time of retirement untrammeled by the impugned order and disburse differential payment along with interest @ 18 % from the date of accrual till its final realization.

(b) The respondents be further directed to pay exemplary costs and