COMMON ORDER

(Pronounced by Hon'ble Dr. Lata Baswaraj Patne, Member(J))

Since the relief sought and the question of law involved in all the three OAs is similar, all the OAs were heard together with the consent of counsel for both sides and upon hearing, this common order is being passed.

2. The relief sought in three OAs is as follows:

OA 686/2022:

“It is therefore prayed that this Hon‟ble Court may be pleased to declare the notice vide C. No. S/68/Misc/01/2021-ICD, dated 19.09.2022 proposing to conduct departmental enquiry contrary to the findings of this Hon‟ble Court in O.A. No. 811/2021 dated 16.02.2022 as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders as deemed fit and proper in the interest of justice.”

OA 707/2022:

“In view of the facts stated above, the Applicant humbly pray that this Hon‟ble Tribunal may be pleased to call for the records pertaining to Memorandum C.No.II/10-A/01/2021-CIU dated 02.02.2021 and letter issued vide C.No.S/68/Misc/03/2021-ICD, dated 11.10.2022 by the Inquiry Officer; and declare the action of the respondents in proceeding with the disciplinary