ORDER

SUDHI RANJAN MISHRA, MEMBER (J):

This Original Application has been filed by the applicant under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act , 1985 seeking the following relief :

“8.1 That the Order dated 12.07.2011 (A/2) be quashed.

8.2 That direction be issued to the respondents to grant 3rd financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to the applicant w.e.f. 01.09.2008 with all consequential benefits.

8.3 And further be pleased to pas to any other order/orders to give complete relief to the applicant.”

2. Brief facts of the case of the applicant are that he entered into service as Postman on 11.06.1970 as a Direct Recruit. On being qualified in the L.G.O. Examination, he joined as Postal Assistant on 04.07.1975. While working as such, he was given the benefits of Time Bound One Promotion on 04.07.1991 on completion of 16 years of service and the benefit of Biennial Cadre Review on 01.01.2002 on completion of 26 years of service. While working as BCR Sub- Postmaster, he retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.03.2009. Respondent No.1 vide its memo dated 18.09.2009 introduced the Modified Assured