Lala Thakur vs East Central Railway - 2024 Supreme(Online)(CAT) 8004

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2024 Supreme(Online)(CAT) 8004

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL PATNA BENCH, PATNA Reserved on : 21.12.2023 Pronounced on: 21.02.2024 .
C O R A M HON’BLE MR. SUNIL KUMAR SINHA, MEMBER [A]
HON’BLE MR AJAY PRATAP SINGH, MEMBER [J]
1. O.A. No. 050/00214/2022 Lala Thakur, son of Vijay Thakur, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel), East Central Railway, Singrauli under Dhanbad Division, Resident of Hanuman Nagar Gaon, Behind Same Factory Nalapar, PO-Lohianagar, District – Patna – 800026 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union of India through the General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O,. – Digghi Kala, P.S.-Hajipur (Town), District – Vaishali, At - Hajipur, PIN Code – 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.P. Singh, Sr. Central Government Standing Counsel with Smt.
P.R. Lakshmi, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
2. O.A. No. 050/00215/2022 Raju Kumar, Son of Sri Kishor Singh, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel), East Central Railway, Kodarma, Resident of Vill-Saistabad, PO-
Saistabad, PS- Ghosi, District- Jehanabad-804418 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union of India through the General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O,. – Digghi Kala, P.S.-Hajipur (Town), District – Vaishali, At - Hajipur, PIN Code – 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.P. Singh, Sr. Standing Counsel for Respondents
3. O.A. No. 050/00216/2022 Tinku Kumar, Son of Sri Sahjanand Sharma, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel), East Central Railway, Renukoot, Resident of Adlipur, PO- Neora, District- Patna-801113 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union of India through the General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O,. – Digghi Kala, P.S.-Hajipur (Town), District – Vaishali, At - Hajipur, PIN Code – 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.R. Singh, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
4. O.A. No. 050/00217/2022 Abkash Kumar, Son of Sri Chandradeo Prasad, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Gomoh, Resident of Vill-Kotehar, PO-
Surajgarha, District- Lakhisarai-811106 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union of India through the General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O,. – Digghi Kala, P.S.-Hajipur (Town), District – Vaishali, At - Hajipur, PIN Code – 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri R.R. Singh, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
5. O.A. No. 050/00218/2022 Santosh Kumar, Son of Sri Rajeshwar Prasad Sharma, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel), East Central Railway, Shaktinagar, Resident of Vill-Bari Tengrella, PO- Shahar Rampur, PS- Naubatpur, District- Patna-801109 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union of India through the General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O,. – Digghi Kala, P.S.-Hajipur (Town), District – Vaishali, At - Hajipur, PIN Code – 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri A.K. Singh, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents WITH Reserved on : 30.01.2024
6. O.A. No. 050/00219/2022 Rohit Kumar Son Of Sri Karamdhari Paswan, Ex Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Patratu, Resident Of Vill-Bageshwari, New Colony, Po-
Railway Station, Gaya, Ps- Delha, District- Gaya- 823002 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operations Manager, P.O.- Digghi Kala, P.S.-
Hajipur (Town), District- Vaishali at Hajipur, Pin Code- 841001 (Bihar)
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bindhyachal Rai, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
7. O.A. No. 050/00220/2022 Pankaj Kumar Son Of Sikandar Prasad Singh, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel), East Central Railway, Krishnshila, Resident Of Barmasia, Budh Chak Road, PO/PS/District- Katihar-854105 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri S.K. Sinha, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
8. O.A. No. 050/00221/2022 Suman Kumar Son Of Sri Jawahar Singh, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Gomoh, Resident Of Vill-Patelnagar, Ward No.31, PO/ District- Saharasa-852201 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Deepak Kr., Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
9. O.A. No. 050/00222/2022 Raj Kumar Singh Son Of Sri Brahmdeo Prasad Singh, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Chandrapura, Resident Of Vill-
Bania, PO- Bhawanipur, District- Bhagalpur- 853204 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.P. Singh, Sr. Central Govt. Standing Counsel for Respondents
10. O.A. No. 050/00223/2022 Abhishek Anand Son Of Sri Akhilesh Kumar, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Dhanbad, Resident Of Bhawanipur, PO-
Dighri, District- Lakhisarai-811106 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri M.D. Dwivedi, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
11. O.A. No. 050/00224/2022 Manu Maharaj Son Of Sri Birendra Prasad Singh, Ex Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Berwadih, Resident Of Vill/PO- Nawada, Ps-
Chowtham, District- Khagaria-851201 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operations Manager, P.O.- Digghi Kala, P.S.-
Hajipur (Town), District- Vaishali at Hajipur, Pin Code- 841001 (Bihar)
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri T.N. Thakur, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
12. O.A. No. 050/00225/2022 Vikash Kumar Son Of Sri Mahesh Prasad Singh, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel), East Central Railway, Renukoot, Resident Of Vill- Forsahi PO- Mahmuda, Ps- Alamnagar, District- Madhepura-852219 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri G.K. Agrawal, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
13. O.A. No. 050/00226/2022 Kshitij Prakash Son Of Late Tarini Prasad Мента, Ex Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Dhanbad, Resident Of Vill-Mirzapurdih, PO-
Husaina, District- Begusarai- 851211 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operations Manager, P.O.- Digghi Kala, P.S.-
Hajipur (Town), District- Vaishali at Hajipur, Pin Code- 841001 (Bihar)
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Rabindra Kumar Choubey, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
14. O.A. No. 050/00320/2022 Rajesh Kumar Son Of Sri Dinesh Prasad, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel), East Central Railway, Chopan, Resident Of Vill- Makhdumpur, PO- Khagaul, District- Patna-801105 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bindhyachal Rai, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
15. O.A. No. 050/00323/2022 Subham Kumar Gupta Son Of Sri Bhagwan Jee Sah, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Gomoh, Resident Of Vill/PO/PS-
Barauli, District- Gopalganj-841405 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.P. Singh, Sr. Central Government Standing Counsel
16. O.A. No. 050/00571/2022 Prakash Chandra Bharati Son Of Ram Pravesh Singh, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Diesel Looby, Narkatiyaganj Under Samastipur Division, Resident Of Vill- Ashopur, Post- Khagaul, PS-
Danapur, District- Patna -801105 (Bihar)
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operation Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. DIGGHI KALA, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (OP), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
6. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Rabindra Kumar Choubey, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
17. O.A. No. 050/00754/2022 Abadhesh Kumar Son Of Rajendra Prasad Singh, Ex Loco Pilot (Goods), East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Barauni Under Sonpur Division, Resident Of Vill/PO- Kolhatha, Ps- Barahat, District- Banka-813109 (Bihar)
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operations Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code 841001 (Bihar).
4. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
6. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (OP), East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri A.K. Singh, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
18. O.A. No. 050/00755/2022 Amit Kumar Son Of Sri Laddu Lal Paswan, Ex Loco Pilot (Gods), East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Barauni Under Sonpur Division, Resident Of Vill- Jagatpura, Po- Btps, District- Begusarai-851116 (Bihar)
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operations Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code 841001 (Bihar).
4. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
6. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Op), East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri R.R. Singh, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
19. O.A. No. 050/00772/2022 Ranjeet Kumar, Son Of Sri Bhagwat Ram, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Muzaffarpur Under Sonpur Division, Resident Of Vikashpuram Colony, Khagaul Road, PO- Phulwari Sharif, District- Patna-801505 (Bihar)
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operations Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code 841001 (Bihar).
4. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
6. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (OP), East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.P. Singh, Sr. Central Government Standing Counsel
20. O.A. No. 050/00773/2022 Vikash Kumar Son Of Sri Umesh Kumar Roy, Ex Loco Pilot (Goods), East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Barauni Under Sonpur Division, Resident Of Vill/PO-Thutthi, Khagaria-851214 (Bihar)
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operations Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code 841001 (Bihar).
4. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
6. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Op), East Central Railway, Sonpur, District- Saran-841101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri T.N. Thakur, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
21. O.A. No. 050/00821/2022 Amit Kumar Son Of Munna Prasad, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay, Resident Of Vishram Nagar, Dharahara, PO-Arrah, Ps- Town Thana, District-Bhojpur -802301 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
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1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
5. The Assistant Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri T.N. Thakur, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
22. O.A. No. 050/00861/2022 Niraj Kumar Son Of Ram Chandra Ray, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay, Resident Of Vill-
Khapura, Post- Ghosi, PS- Kako, District-Jehanabad- 804406 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
5. The Assistant Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri A.K. Singh, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
23. O.A. No. 050/00862/2022 Sanjay Kumar Roy Son Of Sri Narayan Roy, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Samastipur Division, Saharasa Under Resident Of Vill- Belagovind, Po- Champawati, PS- District- Purnea -854306 (Bihar)
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Manager, East Divisional Railway Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Tr), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bindhyachal Rai, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
24. O.A. No. 050/00875/2022 Manoj Kumar Son Of Sri Ram Babu Choudhary, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay, Resident Of Sabajpura, Sharda Nangar, Post- Khagaul, PS-Phulwari Sharif, Districtт-
Patna -801105 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
5. The Assistant Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bhuneshwar Pandey, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
25. O.A. No. 050/00021/2023 Mukesh Kumar Son Of Sri Kamla Rajak, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Mujaffarpur Under Samastipur Division, Resident Of Vill- Dangraahar, PO/ PS/District- Arwal -804401 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operations Manager, East Central Railway, Hazipur, P.O.- Digghi Kala, P.S.- Hajipur (Town), District- Vaishali at Hajipur, Pin Code- 841001 (Bihar)
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TR), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
6. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Radhika Raman, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
26. O.A. No. 050/00050/2023 Manoj Kumar Son Of Sri Mohan Paswan, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Saharasa Under Samastipur Division, Resident Of Vill- Rampur Chowraha Bhravpar, PO/PS- Khagaul, District-
Patna -801105 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operating Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TR), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
6. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bindhyachal Rai, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
27. O.A. No. 050/00051/2023 Shankar Kumar Son Of Ajay Kumar, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Muzaffarpur Under Samastipur Division, Resident Of Vill- Alawalchak, PO/PS- Rampur Chauram, District- Arwal -
804402 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operation Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TR), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
6. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Radhika Raman, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
28. O.A. No. 050/00052/2023 Deepak Kumar Son Of Ranjeet Kumar Choudharay, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, Crew East Lobby, Central Railway, Darbhanga, Resident Of Vill- Mosimpur Kurtha, Post- Fatuha, PS- Fatuha, District- Patna- 803201 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operation Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TR), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
6. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bhuneshwar Pandey, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
29. O.A. No. 050/00053/2023 Murari Kumar Sharma Son Of Sri Bhola Sharma, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Narkatiyaganj Under Samastipur Division, Resident Of Vill- Chanpatia, Ward No.14, PO/PS-
Chanpatia, District- West Champaran -845449 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operating Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TR), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
6. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).……… Respondents. Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Deepak Kumar, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
30. O.A. No. 050/00065/2023 Dhanajay Kumar Son Of Sri Mod Narayan Singh, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Mujaffarpur Under Samastipur Division, Resident Of Vill- Mahendra Nagar, PO-Barah, PS- Rani Talab (Kanpa), District- Patna -801112 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operating Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TR), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
6. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri G.K. Agrawal, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
31. O.A. No. 050/00066/2023 Amit Kumar Son Of Sri Jageshwar Манто, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Saharasa Under Samastipur Division, Resident Of Vill- Bhawanipur, PO- Dighri, PS- Surajgarha, District-
Lakhisarai -811106 (Bihar)
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TR), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri M.D. Dwivedi, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
32. O.A. No. 050/00067/2023 Binayak Kumar Son Of Sri Ram Eakval Yadav, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, East Central Railway, Crew Looby, Mujaffarpur Under Samastipur Division, Resident Of Vill- Bhashimchak Bhagwatipur, PO-Neora, PS-
Shahpur, District- Patna -801113 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Principal Chief Operation Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
3. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
4. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
5. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TR), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar)..
6. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Samastipur-848101 (Bihar).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Kumar Sachin, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
33. O.A. No. 050/00160/2023 Ravi Kant Ray Son Of Sri Braj Kishore Ray, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay, Resident Of Village- Paharpur West, PO- Paharpur, PS- Jurawanpur, District Vaishali -844508 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
5. The Assistant Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
6. The Principal, Ettc, East Central Railway, Din Dayal Upadhyay-232101 (UP).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bindhyachal Rai, Addl. Standing Counsel for Respondents
34. O.A. No. 050/01003/2019 Satya Prakash Son Of Sri Om Prakash Gupta, Ex- Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Mugalsarai, Central Railway, Resident Of Mohalla- Khandakpar, Opposite Anurag Cinema, Post Biharsharif, District Nalanda, Pin Code - 803101 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The General Manager (Personnel), East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code -
841001 (Bihar).
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
4. The Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Mugalsarai Distctrict- Chandauli -232101 (U.P)
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Mugalsarai Distctrict- Chandauli 232101 (U.P)
6. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai District-Chandauli -232101 (U.P)
7. The Senior Divisional Financial Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
8. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai District- Chandauli 232101 (U.P)
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.P. Singh, Sr. Central Government Standing Counsel
35. O.A. No. 050/01006/2019 Vikash Kumar Son Of Sri Satyendra Prasad, Ex- Senior Assistant Loco Pilot(Electric), East Central Railway, Gaya, Resident Of Village/Post-
Mandil, PS- Parasbigha District Jehanabad, Pin Code 804417(Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The General Manager (Personnel), East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code -
841001 (Bihar).
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
4. The Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Mugalsarai Distctrict- Chandauli -232101 (U.P)
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Mugalsarai Distctrict- Chandauli 232101 (U.P)
6. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai District-Chandauli -232101 (U.P)
7. The Senior Divisional Financial Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
8. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai District- Chandauli 232101 (U.P)
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.P. Singh, Sr. Central Government Standing Counsel
36. O.A. No. 050/01012/2019 Nitish Kumar Son Of Sri Kailash Yadav, Ex- Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai, Resident Of Village- Tiri, Post Dhanchhoha, Ps- Saur Bazar District 852121 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The General Manager (Personnel), East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code -
841001 (Bihar).
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
4. The Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Mugalsarai Distctrict- Chandauli -232101 (U.P)
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Mugalsarai Distctrict- Chandauli 232101 (U.P)
6. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai District-Chandauli -232101 (U.P)
7. The Senior Divisional Financial Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
8. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai District- Chandauli 232101 (U.P)
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Kumar Sachin, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
37. O.A. No. 050/00111/2020 Radhe Mohan Son Of Sri Basant Prasad Sharma, Ex- Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Gaya, Resident Of Village Khanpur, Po/Ps- Bhagwanganj, District - Patna (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The General Manager (Personnel), East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code -
841001 (Bihar).
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
4. The Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Mugalsarai Distctrict- Chandauli -232101 (U.P)
5. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Mugalsarai Distctrict- Chandauli 232101 (U.P)
6. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai District-Chandauli -232101 (U.P)
7. The Senior Divisional Financial Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
8. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Mugalsarai District- Chandauli 232101 (U.P)
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Rabindra Kr. Choubey, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
38. O.A. No. 050/00568/2022 Subodh Kumar Son Of Ram Nandan Choudhary, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Gomoh Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- Darveshpur, Post- Beapur, Ps- Maner, District- Patna-
801108 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Deepak Kr., Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
39. O.A. No. 050/00569/2022 Tarun Kumar Son Of Ram Sumer Prasad, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel), East Central Railway, Patratu Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill/PO- Srichandrapur, (Bihar). District- Patna-800011 ………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri M. D. Dwivedi, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
40. O.A. No. 050/00570/2022 Nand Kishor Kumar Son Of Ram Nandan Paswan, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Khelari Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- Kopa Kalan, Post/PS- Naubatpur, District- Patna-801109 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bhuneshwar Pandey Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
41. O.A. No. 050/00572/2022 Ravi Shankar Kumar Son Of Parveen Prasad Tamoli, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Barkakανα Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill/PO/PS- Silao, District- Nalanda-803117 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Radhika Raman, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
42. O.A. No. 050/00573/2022 Shiv Nandan Kumar Son Of Ram Swarup Prasad Sinha, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Dhanbad, Resident Of Bhawanipur, PO- Dighri, PS- Surajgarha, District-Lakhisarai- 811106 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri H.P. Singh, Sr. Central Government Standing Counsel
43. O.A. No. 050/00574/2022 Sandeep Kumar Son Of Yogendra Prasad, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Disel), East Central Railway, Krishnshila, Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- Tetuatar, Post- Atri, District- Gaya- 823311 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Bindhyachal Rai, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
44. O.A. No. 050/00575/2022 Manoj Kumar Мahto Son Of Sri Bashishtha Muni Мahto, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Kodrama Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- Mansinpur, Post- Milki (Ishwarpura), PS- Shahpur, District- Bhojpur-802112 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri R.R. Singh, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
45. O.A. No. 050/00576/2022 Dharmendra Kumar Son Of Narayan Мahto, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Patratu Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- Bhawanipur, Post- Dighari, PS- Surajgarha, District-
Lakhisarai-811106 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Kumar Sachin, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
46. O.A. No. 050/00577/2022 Ajay Kumar Yadav Son Of Sri Ram Sundar Yadav, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Gomoh, Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- Arnama, PO- Basudeopur, PS- Laukaha, District-
Madhubani-847421 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri Rabindra Kr. Choubey, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
47. O.A. No. 050/00578/2022 Vikash Kumar Son Of Sri Binda Paswan, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Khelari Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- N Nadiyawan, Post- Dhangawan, PS- Kako, District- Jehanabad-
804408 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Smt. P.R. Lakshmi, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
48. O.A. No. 050/00579/2022 Suchit Kumar Son Of Sri Sita Ram Paswan, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Electric), East Central Railway, Barkakana, Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- Shankarpur, PO- Belhari, PS- Belaganj, District- Gaya-
804403 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri A.K. Singh, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
49. O.A. No. 050/00580/2022 Dev Kant Kumar Son Of Sikandar Singh, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Disel), East Central Railway, Singrauli, Under Dhanbad Division, Resident Of Vill- Laxmipur, Post- Nirpur, PS- Chautham, District- Khagaria-851201 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri T.N. Thakur, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents
50. O.A. No. 050/00611/2022 Lallu Kumar Son Of Sri Suresh Prasad Yadav, Ex Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect), East Central Railway, Kodrama, Resident Of SBS Colony, LIG-290, Mustafabad, PO/PS- Rampur, District- Gaya-823001 (Bihar).
………. Applicant.
-Versus-
1. The Union Of India Through The General Manager, East Central Railway, Hajipur, P.O. Digghi Kala, P.S. Hajipur (Town), District - Vaishali At Hajipur, Pin Code - 841001 (Bihar).
2. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
3. The Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
4. The Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
5. The Divisional Electrical Engineer (Operation), East Central Railway, Dhanbad-826101 (Jharkhand).
……… Respondents.
Shri M.P. Dixit, Learned Counsel for Applicant.
Shri G. S. Prasad, Addl. Standing Counsel for respondents

O R D E R

Per Ajay Pratap Singh, Member [Judicial]:

1. All the original applications raise similar question of law and are based on almost identical facts. It shall be sufficient to note in details the facts of lead case of OA No. 050/00214/2022, Lala Thakur Versus Union of India & Ors. for appreciating the issues raised in this batch of original applications. Shri M.P. Dixit learned counsel appearing for applicants in all these OAs. Shri H.P. Singh, Learned Senior Central Government Standing Counsel assisted by Learned Additional Standing Counsels for respondents in all these cases.

2. These Original applications have been filed by the applicants to set- aside final order of removal from service passed by revisionary authority upheld punishment imposed by disciplinary authority and Appellate Authority. So also to set-aside order of removal from service passed by disciplinary authority and upheld by order of appellate authority, to declare memorandum of charge-SF-5 major penalty chargesheet and inquiry report as void-ab-initio and So also seeking further direction to respondents to reinstate applicants with all consequential benefits including arrears of salary from date of order of removal from service till date of reinstatement with statutory interest along with cost of the OAs.

3. All the above five original applications, OA NO. 214/2022, 215/2022, 216/2022, 217/2022 and 218/2022 were heard together on 21.12.2023 and reserved for orders on 21.12.2023 as the cause of action, background facts, applicants prayer in each case were similar.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the parties informed that in all other similar forty five original applications involving also similar question of law and are also based on almost identical facts, cause of action, applicants prayer in all these batch of OAs as in five OA NO. 214/2022, 215/2022, 216/2022, 217/2022 and 218/2022 already heard together and reserved for orders on

21.12.2023.

5. These forty five original applications batch of cases were also heard on 31.01.2024 simultaneously and on 31.01.2024 reserved for orders. The learned counsel for parties submitted that all the forty five OAs as well as five OAs based on similar question of law and also based on same cause of action, background facts. The learned counsel for parties also submitted that only difference that OA NO. 214/2022, 215/2022, 216/2022, 217/2022, 218/2022, 219/2022, 220/2022, 221/2022, 222/2022, 223/2022, 224/2022, 225/2022, 226/2022, 320/2022, 323/2022, 571/2022, 754/2022, 755/2022, 772/2022, 773/2022 821/2022, 861/2022, 862/2022, 875/2022, 21/2023, 50/2023, 51/2023, 52/2023, 53/2023, 65/2023, 67/2023 and OA NO. 160/2023 have been filed challenging order passed by revisionary authority upholding the punishment of removal from service with immediate effect without any benefits, imposed by disciplinary authority and order of Appellate Authority. Whereas Original application No. 1003/2019, 1006/2019, 1012/2019, 111/2020, 568/2022, 569/2022, 570/2022, 572/2022, 573/2022, 574/2022, 575/2022, 576/2022, 577/2022, 578/2022, 579/2022, 580/2022, 611/2022, and 66/2023 are in second round of litigation. In the first round this Tribunal quashed orders passed by appellate as well as revisionary authorities of removal from service and directed to pass orders afresh. Now these 45 O.As. have been filed challenging order passed by the Appellate Authority upholding the order of disciplinary authority of removal from service with immediate effect.

6. This batch of original applications filed under section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals, Act 1985 raise similar question of law and are based on almost similar cause of action, background facts based on almost identical facts hence decided by the common order.

Ο.Α. NO.050/00214/2022 LALA THAKUR VERSUS UNION OF INDIA- & Ors.

PRAYER

7. The applicant has claimed following reliefs (as extracted from original application)-

(i) That, Your Lordships may graciously be pleased to quash and set- aside the

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