ORDER :

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents.

2. This writ petition is filed to issue writ of Mandamus to declare the action of the 3rdRespondent in issuing the Articles of Charge in Ref. No. CO:ERD: OS: MISC:341:2022 dated 01-08-2022 as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, and violation of Articles 14, 16, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India besides being in violation of Service Rules and Union Bank of India Officers Employee’s (Conduct) Regulations, 1976 and to set aside the Articles of Charge in Ref. No. CO: ERD: OS: MISC:341:2022 dated 01-08-2022 issued by the 3rd Respondent.

3) The case of the petitioner, in brief, is as follows:

a) The petitioner has joined the respondent bank on 16.04.2000 as Senior Manager, MIMGS-III Officer. Currently, the petitioner is working as Senior Manager, at SAM Branch, Regional Office Koti and the petitioner is also the General Secretary of Union Bank Officers Congress - A.P. & Telangana States, which is affiliated to AIUBOC/INBOC/INTUC. The petitioner has an impeccable service record and have been working diligently towards the Bank and have been fulfilling his duties with utmost resp