in service and pay compensation of Rs.75,000/- in lieu of back wages. 19. Accordingly, the Appeal filed by the employee stands dismissed and the Appeal filed by the management stands allowed. There is no order as to costs. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. .....................................J. [Pankaj Mithal] .....................................J. [R. Mahadevan] NEW DELHI OCTOBER 21, 2024