CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL ERNAKULAM BENCH Tuesday this the 17^th day of February, 2026.

CORAM:

HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE K. HARIPAL, JUDICIAL MEMBER HON'BLE Mr. BRAJ MOHAN AGRAWAL, ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER Sangharakshit B. Suryawanshi, aged 37 years, S/o Bhagoji Surya, PRT, Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Naval Base, Kochi, Residing at: 13/94 B1, Mangayil High School, TKS Road, Primary Health Centre, Maradu-682 304, Kerala. - Applicant [By Advocates : Mr. T.C. Govindaswamy, Mrs. Kala T. Gopi, Mrs.

Nishitha Balachandran & Ms. Renuka M.R. ]

V e r s u s

1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeeg Singh Marg, New Delhi-110 016

2. The Deputy Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Regional Office, Ernakulam, Kochi-682 020

3. The Assistant Commissioner (ESTT), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeeg Singh marg, New Delhi-110 016

4. The Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan No.1, Naval Base, Kochi-682 004 - Respondents [By Advocates: Mrs. Sreekala T.K. ]

The Original Application having been heard on 16.01.2026 and

06.02.2026, the Tribunal on 17.02.2025 delivered the following:

O R D E R

Per: Mr. Braj Mohan Agrawal, Administrative Mem