ORDER

Per: RAMESH SINGH THAKUR, MEMBER (J):

1. The present Original Application is directed against order dated 27.05.2022 (Annexure A-1) vide which the promotion of the applicant as Scientist-E has been cancelled with retrospective effect i.e. 29.10.2012 and notification dated 27.05.2022 (Annexure A-2) whereby the cancellation of promotion has been notified. The applicant has prayed for reliefs as under:

“a. That Annexure A-1 dated 27.05.2022 and A-2 dated 27.05.2022 be quashed and set aside being violative of principles of natural justice as well as also against the spirit of Scheme 19.09.2016 (Annexure A-10).

b. It be declared that no reversion order can be passed with retrospective effect.

c. The applicant be held entitled to all retiral benefits on the basis of his promotion as Scientist-E w.e.f. 01.06.2022 with interest.

d. That this Hon'ble Tribunal may also pass any other order for the grant of relief to the applicant which it may deem fit in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case. 2 (0.A.No.060/528/2022)

e. That cost of the application may also be awarded in favour of the applicant.”

2. Facts of the case in brief are as follows. The applicant was appointed as Scientific