(1.) HEARD Mr. D.S. Patni, learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. H.M. Raturi, learned Standing Counsel for the State of Uttarakhand.
(2.) THE Petitioner was a "Patwari". His services were put under suspension on 13.05.2010. An F.I.R. was lodged against him and the Petitioner is now facing trial. The Petitioner was arrested and consequently, under Rule 4 (3) (a) of the Uttaranchal Government Servant (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2003, he was deemed to be suspended.
(3.) UNDER the aforesaid provisions, the Petitioner has moved an application to the appointing authority.