ORDER

PER: DR. SANJIV KUMAR, MEMBER (A)

This Original Application has been filed under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 claiming the following reliefs:

“(a) To quash the Order No. HQ. ADMN: A.20 (5)-3/2024 dated 08.03.2024. Annexure-A8,

(b) Direct the respondents to extend all consequential benefits to the applicant accordingly and

(c) Grant such other relief deemed fit, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case.”

2. The reliefs are claimed on the grounds as mentioned in paragraphs 5(i) to (iv) of the Original Application. The brief facts as narrated by the applicant are that the applicant was a permanent resident of Vishakapatnam and had been working as Senior Assistant in Indian Space Research Organisation Head Quarters, Bengaluru. He was due for promotion to the post of Administrative Officer. In the meantime, his wife filed a complaint against the applicant and his family members for offence under Section 498-A of IPC and for dowry harassment in the Women Police Station in Vishakapatnam City.

3. When the criminal proceeding was under investigation, the applicant was promoted as Administrative Officer and the authorities came to know that a charge shee