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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT GWALIOR
ANIL VERMA
Mahendra Singh Chauhan – Appellant
Versus
Northern Central Railway – Respondent
ORDER :
1. The matter is finally heard at the motion stage with the parties' consent.
2. The petitioner has preferred this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking following relief :
"7. In the light of the foregoing facts and circumstances it is prayed that the present writ petition filed by the petitioner may kindly be allowed:
A. Further the impugned orders dated 13.01.2021 passed in departmental revision; the order dated 31/08/2020 passed in departmental appeal and the order dated 29/03/2019 may be quashed and set aside in the interest of justice.
B. Respondents be directed to reinstate the petitioner back in service with all consequential benefits including arrears of salary with interest from 29.03.2019 till the date of actual realization in the interest of justice.
C. Any other relief which this Hon’ble court deems fit in the prevailing circumstances."
3. The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner was posted as a constable in the respondent/department at Dabra Distt. Gwalior. On 11.06.2016 the petitioner applied for one day's leave through the proper channels and the same was also granted by the competent authority. While on leave the petitioner was
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