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Per S.K. Sinha, A.M.:- With OA No. 105/2021 as the lead case, both the above OAs were heard together, since applicant is same and there is anexus inthe cause of action in the two OAs. Besides, same counsel represented applicant and Senior Standing Counsel Mr. H. P. Singh led the argument on behalf of respondents in both the cases.

2. Applicant is an ex officer of Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) [IRS(C&CE) Group “A”] of 2016 batch. He was appointed vide the appointment offer dated 08.12.2016 (Annexure A/2) and joined the service on 22.12.2016. As per the appointment offer, applicant was placed on probation for two years during which he was required to undergo the theoretical and practical training and pass the Departmental Examination. Applicant completed the theoretical and practical training in the month of December, 2017 and was posted at Patna on 12.12.2017. He was assigne