ORDER

PRAMOD KUMAR DAS, MEMBER (A):

Since the grievance raised by the applicant in both the OA Nos. 408/2021 and 172/2022 are same and similar, though we heard the matter one after the other, this common order is passed, which will govern both the cases.

2. The facts of the matter are that the applicant while continuing as Postal Assistant, Rairangpur H.O. in the District of Mayurbhanj, Odisha was placed under suspension in contemplation of disciplinary proceedings on the allegation of defalcation/misappropriation/embezzlement of govt. money to the tune of Rs. 4, 81,34,345.00 by the competent authority vide order dated 09.04.2021 in exercise of the power conferred under Sub-Rule 1 of Rule 10 of Central Civil Service (Classification, Control an Appeal) Rules 1965. The said order of his suspension was subsequently extended for another period of 180 days with effect from 08.07.2021 vide order dated 02.07.2021. He submitted representation dated 05.07.2021 against his continued order of suspension and, after being unsuccessful, he approached this Bench in OA No. 408 of 2021 praying to quash the said order dated 02.07.2021 on the ground that continued suspension/extension of suspension with