LAKHAN SINGH MUNDA Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the Respondents.

(2.) THE main question raised by the petitioner, in the instant writ application is as to whether the petitioner, who is admittedly appointed to the post of Constable after his selection having been made, could be terminated from service under the provisions of Rule 49 read with Rule 55 of the Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1935, without initiating a departmental proceeding on specific charge of misconduct?

(3.) BESIDES challenging the aforesaid impugned order and praying for quashing the same, the petitioner had also prayed for an order directing the respondents to reinstate him in service with all consequential benefits.