JUDGMENT :

Prakash Padia, J.

Order on Delay Condonation Application No. 2 of 2021

1. Matter is taken up through video conferencing.

2. Heard Sri Rajesh Kumar Srivastav, learned counsel for the appellant, learned Standing Counsel for the respondent no.1 and Sri Sunil Kumar Mishra, learned counsel for the respondents no.2 and 3.

3. The appeal is reported to be beyond time by 537 days.

4. Learned counsel for the respondents have no objection in condoning the delay.

5. The grounds taken for condonation of delay are good and sufficient.

6. Delay condoned.

7. Application is allowed.

Order on Appeal

1. The writ petitioner-appellant was working on the post of Driver in Civil Lines Bus Depot, District Allahabad. He was placed under suspension by the Assistant Regional Manager, Civil Lines, Bus Depot, Allahabad vide order dated 10.10.2012, thereafter, matter was inquired by an Enquiry Officer duly appointed by the department. It was found by the Enquiry Officer that the charges levelled against the petitioner-appellant are correct and as such a show cause notice was issued to him on 24.4.2013. Reply to the aforesaid notice was submitted by him on 13.5.2013. Taking into consideration the aforesaid an or