Mr. P.B. Bajanthri, J.: (Oral) - In the instant writ petition, petitioner has challenged the validity of the order dated 20.03.1989 (Annexure P-5), charge sheet dated 03.02.1994 (Annexure P-9), punishment order dated 08.02.1995 (Annexure P-12), appellate authority’s order dated 01.07.1995 (Annexure P-13) and reviewing authority’s order dated 19.02.1997 (Annexure P-14).

2. Petitioner was posted in the respondent Bank at Panjab University Branch, Chandigarh as Assistant Manager (Cash) on 20.03.1989. He had protested posting him as Assistant Manager (Cash) on 30.06.1989 on the score that posting him with reference to holder of the post read with circular of the Bank, respondent bank cannot post petitioner to the post of Assistant Manager (Cash). Thereafter, he remained absent from 23.04.1989 till issuance of charge-sheet dated 03.02.1994. The respondents initiated disciplinary proceedings by framing two charges. One charge is for disobeying the lawful orders of the bank and posting him as Assistant Manager (Cash) at Panjab University, Chandigarh Branch. Other charge is relating to remaining unauthorized absent from 23.04.1989. The petitioner is stated to have submitted his rep