Central Administrative Tribunal
RESMI KRISHNAN vs DEPARTMENT OF POSTS on 4 November 2026
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
ERNAKULAM BENCH
Original Application No. 180/00040/2025
Wednesday, this the 04th day of November, 2026.
CORAM:
HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE K. HARIPAL, JUDICIAL MEMBER
HON'BLE Mr. BRAJ MOHAN AGRAWAL, ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER
Resmi Krishnan, W/o. Manu Mohan, aged 33 years, GDS BPM (under Put Off duty), Parakkadavu B.O., Sooranad South,Pathanamthitta Postal Division, Pin 690 561., residing at Krishna Bhavanam, Panappetty, Poruvazhy P.O., Pin: 690 520.
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[By Advocate : Mr. Amal Kasha]
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1. Union of India, represented by the Secretary to Government, Department of Posts, Government of India, New Delhi – 110 001.
2. The Chief Postmaster General, O/o. The Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Trivandrum – 695 001.
3. The Superintendent of Post Offices, O/o. The Superintendent of Post Offices, Pathanamthitta Postal Division, Pathanamthitta – 689 645. -Respondents
[By Advocate : Mr. Brijesh A.S. ACGSC ] The Original Application having been heard on 04.11.2026, the Tribunal on the same day delivered the following:
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O R D E R (Oral):- Justice K. Haripal, Judicial Member Heard the learned Counsel for the applicant as well as learned Standing Counsel.
2. The applicant is a GDS BPM, who has challenged Annexure A1 order, whereunder she was placed under Put Off Duty. During the pendency of Original application, after completion of the disciplinary proceedings, she has been removed from service. Copy of the proceedings of the Superintendent of Post Offices, Pathanamthitta Division dated 03.07.2026 has been placed before us.
3. In the circumstances, the OA has lost its relevance. The learned Counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant proposes to prefer an appeal against the order of the disciplinary Authority. Leaving open the right to contest the question, if so advised, in the light of subsequent developments, the O.A can be closed. The O.A. is closed. No costs. BRAJ MOHAN AGRAWAL JUSTICE K. HARIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER JUDICIAL MEMBER rkr
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List of Annexures in O.A No. 180/00040/2025 Annexure A1- A true copy of the Memo No. F4/01/2024-25 dated 20.01.2025 issued by the 3rd respondent. Annexure A2- A true copy of the Memo No. F/Parakadavu dated 30.07.2024 issued by the 3rd respondent along with transcribed copy. Annexure A3- A true copy of the Memo No. F4/01/2024-25 dated 21.10.2024 issued by the 3rd respondent. Annexure A4- A true copy of the representation dated 02.01.2025 submitted by the applicant to the 3rd respondent. Annexure A5- A true copy of the relevant pages of the O.M. No. 11012/17/2013-Estt (A) dated 02.01.2014 issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Pensions and Public Grievances. Annexure A6- A true copy of the O.M. No. 11012/17/2013-Estt dated 03.07.2015 issued by the Department of Personnel and Training. Annexure R1-
Police Station) No: 921/2024. Annexure R1 (a)- English translation of Sl No. 12 of FIR No: 921/2024. Annexure R2- True copy of the First Information Report ( Sooranadu Police Station) No. 932/2024. Annexure R2 (a)- English translation of Sl No. 12 of FIR No: 932/2024 Annexure R3- True copy of the First Information Report ( Sooranadu Police Station) No. 933/2024. Annexure R3 (a)- English translation of Sl No. 12 of FIR No: 933/2024 Annexure R4-
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Police Station) No. 934/2024. Annexure R4(a)- English translation of Sl No. 12 of FIR No: 934/2024 Annexure R5- True copy of the First Information Report (Sooranadu Police Station) No. 941/2024. Annexure R5(a)- English translation of Sl No. 12 of FIR No: 941/2024 Annexure R6- True copy of the charge memo dated 10.02.2025. Annexure R7- True copy of the order extending put off duty dated 05.03.2025. Annexure R8- True copy of order dated 21.10.2024 reviewing ex-gratia payment. *****
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