1. Petitioner was working as a Head Cashier, United Bank of India
Raghurampur Branch, under Purba Medinipur region. He was served
with a memo Dated 17th March 2018 issued by Chief Manager (DIR)
and a competent Authority, by such he had been suspended from
service with immediate effect pending disciplinary action and disposal
thereof. Subsequently a charge sheet dated 17.11.2018 was issued
against the petitioner alleging gross misconduct in terms of Clause 5
(a) and Clause 5 (k) read with Clause 5 (j) of memorandum of
settlement dated 10.04.2002.
2. Petitioner submitted written statement of defence against the
said charge sheet. Chief Manager (DIR) and Disciplinary Authority also
forwarded a list of documents relied by the authorities to the
petitioner. By placing the written statement of defence, the petitioner
denied and disputed the allegation contained in the charge sheet,
inquiry officer was appointed. The Disciplinary Authority vide its order
dated 31st May, 2019 has passed the final order of punishment as a
major punishment imposed upon petition to the effect that “removal
from service with superannuation benefits, i.e., Pension and/or
Provident funds and Gratuity as would be due otherwise under the
rules or regulations prevailing at the relevant time and without
disqualification from future employment” in terms of Clause 6 (b)
of Memorandum of Settlement dated 10th April, 2010 with immediate
effect.