ORDER

PER: RAJINDER SINGH DOGRA, MEMBER (J):

1.This O.A. has been filed by the applicant seeking the following reliefs:

“8.1 Impugned order dated 23.12.2021 (Annexure-A1), so far the expression 'without prejudice to further action' be set aside and quashed.

8.2 Impugned order dated 27.01.2022 (Annexure-A2), so far the expression that "without prejudice to further action" and that "A fresh charge sheet will be issued in due course" be set aside and quashed.

8.3 Impugned chargesheet dated 06.05.2022 (Annexure-A3) be set aside and quashed.

8.4 Impugned penalty order dated 26/27.07.2022 (Annexure-A4) be set aside and quashed.

8.5 The Hon'ble Tribunal be pleased to direct the respondents to refund the recovery made from the salary of the applicant in terms of the penalty order dated 04.10.2021 (Annexure-A6) and 26/27.07.2022 (Annexure-A4).

8.6 Any other relief or reliefs as the Hon'ble Tribunal may deem fit and proper, including the cost of the case.

2. The applicant while working as Postal Assistant Sub Accounts Branch Shillong GPO, a charge sheet dated 06.05.2021 was issued against him proposing to hold an inquiry under Rule 16 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 in respect of a fraud committed by one Sh