ORDER (Oral)

Hon’ble Mr. Manish Garg, Member (J):

Since the issue involved in both the OAs are identical and the reliefs claimed are also same based on the similar grounds and with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties, we proceed to dispose of both the OA(s) by this common order. With the consent of the learned counsel for parties since the matter is ripe for hearing as well as reasons mentioned in said application, we are allowing the Misc Application, the counter/short reply is taken on record thereby recalling our order for forfeiting the rights of respondents to file response. The learned counsel undertakes to deposit payment of cost of Rs.5,000/- imposed vide order dated 19.12.2024 to be deposited in Nainital CAT Bar Association within 10 days. The registry is directed to assign the number to said Misc application.

2. For the convenience, the OA No.1966 of 2024 is taken as a lead case.

3. By filing the OA No.1966/2024 under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, the applicant has prayed for the following reliefs:-

“(a) This Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to quashed and set aside the impugned order dated 26.02.2024 and notice dated 18.04.2024 (A