ORDER

Delay condoned.

Leave granted.

We have learned counsel on both sides.

2. This appeal by special leave arises from the two orders dated April 26, 1988 of the Administrative Tribunal at Bhubaneswar made in T.A. No. 29/87 (OBC No. 2540/84) transferred from the High Court and M.P. No. 281/88.

3. The admitted position is that the appellant, while working as Superintendent of Jail in leave reserve in the Head Office of I.G. (Prisons) made a representation on February 5, 1978 to the Chief Minister stating that he had no house of his own and had recently secured a site at Behrampur. He wanted to settle down at Behrampur. He had served the Department for more than 37 years. His children were prosecuting studies near Behrampur. If he is transferred to Behrampur or near about Behrampur, he would be able to construct the house and settle him down after retirement at Behrampur. Taking that representation into consideration, the Government granted sanction on January 27, 1978 directing that he was transferred and posted as Superintendent of Jail at Circle Jail at Behrampur. By proceedings dated January 27, 1978, the Government have sanctioned two posts of Superintendent of Jail for Circle Jail