ORDER

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

1. Initially, this OA was filed on 02.09.2024 for the quashment of punishment order dated 14.02.2023 (Annexure – A11) and the appeal rejection order dated 28.07.2023 (Annexure – A13). The relief claimed in para 8 of the OA is as under:-

“i. Quash the superintendent of Post Offices, Haveri Dn, Haveri-581110, Memo No.F2/Iv/II/2019-20 dated: 14-2-2023 Annexure-A11 issued by respondent No.5.

ii. Quash the O/O Post Master General, N.K. Region, Dharwad-580001, Memo No. NKR/VIG/Appeal/072/2023 issued by respondent No.4 – Annexure-A13 dated: 28.07.2023.”

2. At the time of final arguments on 27.01.2026, the applicant counsel submitted that he restricted his claim only up to the quantum of punishment. He does not wants to challenge the merit of the punishment order and the appellate order. Therefore, the arguments have been heard only upon the quantum of punishment. It was mentioned in the aforesaid order sheet:-

“Shri P Kamalesan for the applicant.

Shri S Prakash Shetty for the respondents.

Final arguments heard. Initially, the applicant challenged the Annexure A11 and A13 which are the termination order and the appeal dismissal order. But during argu