(1.) Petitioner, in this writ petition, calls in question the legality and propriety of order dated 24.07.2007 (Annexure-6) passed by learned Odisha Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, Bhubaneswar (for short, 'Tribunal') in O.A. No.1427 of 2003 dismissing the Original Application filed by the present petitioner.
(2.) Short narration of facts necessary to appreciate the contentions of learned counsel for the parties for proper adjudication of the case are as follows:-
(3.) Counter affidavit was filed by the State Government denying assertions made by the petitioner and justifying the action taken against the petitioner.