ORDER

By Justice Rajiv Joshi, Member (Judicial)

Heard Anil Kumar Singh, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Chakrapani Vatsyayan, learned counsel for the respondents.

2. Instant Original Application has been filed by the applicant under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 seeking the following relief(s):-

“i. To issue a writ orders or direction in the nature of certiorari to quash the impugned order dated 31.03.2022, 05.11.2021 passed by the disciplinary authority and enhanced punishment order dated 25.05.2022 passed by the appellate authority (Annexure No. A-1 to this Original Application in compilation No.I)

ii. To issue a writ order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondents to reinstate the applicant in service with all consequential benefits forthwith.”

3. Brief facts of the case, as stated in the Original Application are that the applicant, while working as Sub Post Master, Jhansi Cantt. Sub Office / Head Treasurer, Jhansi Head Post Office, was served with a charge sheet dated 29.05.2020 under Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 containing two Articles of Charge relating to alleged irregular handling of Legal Tender Notes (LTNs) duri