(1.) Learned counsels for parties are ad idem that the impugned order would not sustain in light of the decision rendered in Surendra Kumar Singh Vs. State of U.P. And Others [2013 (11) ADJ 346]. That decision was dealing with an issue of whether withholding of integrity was a punishment which was contemplated under the relevant rules. Dealing with the aforesaid issue, the learned Judge held thus:
(2.) In view of the aforesaid, writ petition is allowed. The impugned order dtd. 21/10/2019 is hereby quashed. The petitioner shall be entitled to all consequential reliefs.