Seth, C.J.--1. This intra Court appeal is directed against the order dated 4th January, 2018 passed by the learned Single Judge in Writ Petition No. 13603 of 2013. By the order impugned, the writ petition filed by the appellant challenging the order of dismissal was dismissed. Relevant facts are as under.

2. Petitioner was posted as Asst. Grade III in Power Distribution Centre Chakghat in Rewa District. A charge sheet was issued against appellant alleging that he misappropriated the amount collected from consumers against their electricity bills and a regular departmental enquiry was initiated. In the said enquiry, the charge was found proved, therefore after giving a show cause notice, punishment of dismissal from service was imposed upon him. After considering the reply of petitioner, order dated 18.12.2006 was passed dismissing the appellant from service and recovery of defalcated amount. The appeal preferred by the appellant was of no avail and it was dismissed vide order dated 16.5.2007 by the appellate authority.

3. By order dated 20.11.2012, learned Single Judge set aside the order of the appellate authority and remitted the matter to the appellate authority to decide the