JUDGMENT

1.The challenge raised in this writ petition is against Exhibits P11, P14 and P16 orders. The contentions substantially is that the petitioner, an employee of the 1st respondent Corporation had been suspended from service on 10.03.1998 on account of his involvement in a criminal offence. He was convicted of the offence in the year 2000. By Exhibit P2 judgment dated 29.06.2005, the conviction was set aside by this Court. However, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the petitioner after he was reinstated on the strength of Exhibit P2 judgment. Exhibit P11 enquiry report was submitted finding the petitioner of the guilty of the misconduct alleged against him. The petitioner attained the age of 55 in the year 2005 and continued in service till l2.11.2007 on the strength of the interim order in a writ petition filed seeking enhancement of retirement age. The said writ petition was also dismissed on 21.11.2007. No punishment was imposed on the petitioner during his service under the Corporation or even during the extended period of service, that is, till 21.11.2007.

2.Exhibit P12 show cause notice was issued proposing a punishment of discharge from service on 09.11.200