JUDGMENT

[WA Nos.642/2025, 728/2025, 1152/2025, 1166/2025, 1168/2025, 1182/2025, 1191/2025, 1207/2025, 1432/2025, 1436/2025]

Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, J.

These writ appeals filed under Section 5 of the Kerala High Court Act , 1958 arise out of the common judgment passed in WP(C) No.32713 of 2019 and connected cases whereby the learned Single Judge has disposed the writ petitions setting aside the impugned circulars.

2. The facts of W.P © No.32713 of 2019 is being taken for the purpose of deciding this bunch of appeals.

3. The brief facts of the case are that the respondent-employee was working as an Abkari Worker (Salesman) in an outlet of the appellant-Corporation at Changanasseri. During the month of August, 2018 i.e before the Onam season, a complaint was received alleging shortage in stock in different shops and a liability of Rs.53,21,973/- was sought to be demanded from the respondent as well as others who were working in the shops. Notices were issued to respondent-employees by the appellants purely b