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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, P. V. BALAKRISHNAN, JJ
P. ARUMUGARAJ – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
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| 1. challenge regarding dismissal from service and compassionate allowance. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments concerning entitlement and context of the case. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. court’s rationale for upholding the tribunal's decision. (Para 7) |
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 wit
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