JUDGMENT

P.V.BALAKRISHNAN,J This Original Petition is filed by the applicant in O.A.No.396 of 2022 on the files of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam Bench, challenging the order dated

25.08.2025 dismissing his O.A.

2. The petitioner, who was initially engaged as a casual labourer on 05.12.1980 under the Southern Railway, Thiruvananthapuram, was conferred with temporary status on 05.04.1981 and was posted as Khalasi Helper in Coaching Depot, Trivandrum Central. Thereafter, his services were regularised with effect from 31.12.1983. While in service, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him on two occasions and penalties were imposed. It is alleged that on 21.06.2005, he was admitted to a mental asylum by his relatives and was treated till 15.10.2019. After his discharge, armed with a fitness certificate, he reported to the Chief Depot Officer on 16.10.2019 and sought permission to join duty. But, he was served with an order passed by the 4^th respondent dated 07.01.2009 dismissing him from service with effect from 09.09.2008 for unauthorised absence during the period from 21.5.2005 to 12.8.2006 after conducting an inquiry. Aggrieved by the afore order, the petit