WP(C) 4431/2011 BEFORE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE P.K.MUSAHARY Heard Mr. Roy, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. B.Ghosh, learn ed Govt. counsel appearing for respondent No. 1. The petitioner has been serving as Warehouse Manager Grade I in the Assa m State Warehousing Corporation. While he was serving, a Departmental Proceeding was initiated against him which culminated into imposition of punishment of re duction in rank vide order dated 27.5.2011 issued by the Disciplinary Authority. Against the said punishment order, the petitioner filed a Departmental Appeal o n 8.8.2011. The said appeal petition was not placed before the appellate authori ty i.e. the Board of Directors of the aforesaid Corporation. Furthermore a notic e dated 25.8.2011 (Annexure- M to the writ petition) was issued to the petitione r asking him to show cause as to why he has not joined in the lower post in ter ms of the punishment order. Mr. Roy, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that his prayer is limited to placing of the appeal petition filed by the petitioner before the Bo ard of Directors, that is the appellate authority for consideration and disposal . Considering the aforesaid prayer and also considering the facts and circ umstances of the case, I deem it fit and proper to dispose of this petition directing the respondent No .3 to place the appeal petition filed by the petitioner before the Board of Directors within a period o f 40 days from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. On placeme nt of the appeal petition, the appellate authority ,i.e, the Board of Directors shall consider the petitioner’s appeal and dispose of the same in accordance wit h law by a speaking order. Till disposal of the appeal by the Board of Directors, the operation of the show cause notice dated 25.3.2011 ( Annexure-M to the writ petition ) shall not be acted upon. Writ petition stands disposed of.