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17 paragraphs · 329 wordsP. Sam Koshy, J
Case of the petitioner is that the petitioner now having approached therespondent authorities for joining, the same is not being provided to him.
Facts of the case are that the petitioner was issued with an order of appointment on 15.2.2012 on the basis of which the petitioner reported for duty
on 28.2.2012. After joining duties from the next day, the petitioner remained absent from duty with effect from 2.3.2012 onwards, the petitioner had
worked only on 28.2.2012 and 1.3.2012.
According to the petitioner, he under compelling circumstances was not in a position to report for duty and that finally he reported for duty on
29.1.2016 by giving a letter to the respondents in this regard which till date has not been accepted by the respondents.
Perusal of the documents enclosed along with the reply would show that the respondents on 18.3.2013 had issued a letter to the petitioner seeking
explanation for his long continuous unauthorized absence and failing which the respondents would initiate disciplinary action against the petitioner. But,
no further development has taken place on the disciplinary proceeding neither did the petitioner give any reply to the said notice, Annexure R-2/3.
Given the fact, it appears that no final order has been passed so far as the service of the petitioner is concerned. Unless the service of the petitioner
has been terminated, for all practical purpose, he continues to be on the rolls of respondent as an employee. Under the circumstances, the petitioner
would have to be given joining by the respondents however for the intervening period of unauthorized absence they would have the liberty to initiate
disciplinary proceeding as has been envisaged vide Annexure R-2/3, dated 18.3.2013. Reserving the right of the respondents to initiate appropriate
disciplinary proceeding for the unauthorized absence, the respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioner for grant of joining
immediately.
The writ petition stands allowed and disposed of accordingly.