1. Even though this matter is listed for final disposal on several occasions, there was no representation for the first respondent. Finally, when the matter was listed on 18.11.2013 for hearing, it was directed to be posted under the caption 'for orders' today. Today also, there is no representation for the first respondent. I have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the materials placed before this court.

2. The petitioner is the Management challenging the order of the second respondent dated 20.05.2003 in directing the petitioner herein to reinstate the first respondent in the post of Night Watchman without any backwages.

3. Short facts that lead to the filing of this writ petition are as follows: The petitioner herein is a Co-operative institution constituted under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act and Rules framed thereunder. The Management of the petitioner Bank was vested with the elected Board of Directors until it was dissolved on 25.05.2001. The petitioner Bank sought approval of the cadre strength to its establishment