PER: JUSTICE B.K. SHRIVASTAVA, MEMBER (J)

1. This OA has been filed on 13.08.2024 for seeking quashment of order dated 12.1.2024 (Annexure A-3) and order dated 25.04.2024 (Annexure A-5). The reliefs claimed in the Original Application is as under:

“1. Quash the O/O superintendent of post offices, karwar Division, karwar-581301 Memo No. KWR/F/PSs/2023 dated: 12-1- 2024 Annexure-A3 issued by respondent No.5.

2. Quash the O/O Post master General, North Karnataka Region, Dharwad-580001 Memo No. NKR/VIG/ Appeal/086/2023 dated; 25-4-2024 Annexure-A5 issued by respondent No.4.

3. Consequently direct the respondent to reinstate the applicant in service from 12-1- 2024, with all consequential benefits.

4. Grant any other relief as deemed fit into the facts and circumstances of the case, in the interest of justice and equity.”

2. It is an admitted fact that the applicant was appointed as GDS BPM on 13.03.2016 and thereafter she was selected as ‘Postal Assistant’ through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination and appointed as ‘Postal Assistant’ with effect from 22.04.2022.

3. A charge sheet Annexure A-1 dated 16.08.2023 containing 12 charges was issued to the applicant. The applicant submitted