Judgement

SHAH, J.: The respondent Akbar Ali Khan was appointed in July 1942 a Naib-Tahsildar in the United Provinces Civil Service and was confirmed in that post on November 1, 1943. In April 1951, the respondent was selected for permanent promotion to the post of Tahsildar and was placed, in accordance with Rule 12 of the Subordinate Revenue Executive Service (Tahsildars) Rules, 1944, on probation for a period of two years. On a report, dated April 29, 1953 from the Accountant-General of U. P. that the respondent had drawn excess travelling allowance in respect of certain journeys, the State Government directed the Deputy Commissioner, Hardoi to hold an inquiry after taking into consideration the explanation of the respondent. On September 27, 1956 the Government of U. P. directed that the respondent be apprised of the grounds for holding an inquiry and that he be given an opportunity to show cause why his probation be not terminated. The explanations submitted by the respondent with the comments of the Deputy Commissioner, the Commissioner of the Division and the Board of Revenue were forwarded to the Government. On August 13, 1957 the respondent was informed that the Governor of