JUDGMENT :

Kh. Nobin Singh, J.

1. Heard Shri N. Jotendro, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the petitioner and Shri S. Samarjeet, learned CGC appearing for the respondents.

2. By the instant writ petition, the petitioner has prayed for issuing a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate writ to quash and set aside the order dated 11-09-2017 issued by the Account Officer, Office of the Controller of Communication Accounts thereby withholding a sum of Rs. 13,16,633/- (Rupees thirteen lakhs sixty three thousand six hundred and thirty three) only.

3.1 According to the petitioner, he was initially appointed as the Junior Engineer (Civil) under the Post and Telegraph Sub-Division (Civil), Imphal vide order dated 06-10-1982 issued by the Assistant Director, Telecom (E) General Manager N.E. Telecom Circle, Shillong and since then, he had been discharging his duties sincerely, diligently and satisfaction to all concerned, without any break, till he attained the age of superannuation.

3.2 The petitioner was given promotions from time to time and lastly, he was promoted to the post of Executive SDE (Telecom) vide order dated 26-07-2013 issued by the Chief General Manager, NETF. On attaining