The decision to withdraw the order came after CAT directed the Chief Secretary of Haryana to file a comprehensive affidavit in the matter after Dhull challenged the order before the Bench through senior advocate GS Bal and advocate Sewa Singh.

Dhull challenged the order saying that the government had posted Sandeep Singh Saini, Haryana Forest Service officer, in his place without issuing his further posting order. He claimed that his transfer order was not approved by the Civil Services Board. Dhull also contradicted the stand of the government which claimed that he was transferred to Kaithal mistakenly.