JUDGMENT

KHANNA, J.:—This appeal by special leave by the State of Haryana is directed against the judgment of Punjab and Haryana High Court whereby petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India filed by Das Raj Sangar respondent was allowed and order dated July 13, 1972 of the Haryana Government abolishing the post of Panchayati Raj Election Officer and terminating the services of the said respondent was quashed.

2. Des Raj Sangar respondent (hereinafter referred to as the respondent) joined service as a clerk in the Panchayat Department of the then Punjab Government in 1942. The respondent was in due course promoted and confirmed as Head Assistant. In 1961 while the respondent was officiating as a Superintendent in the Panchayat Department, he was appointed Officer on Special Duty (Elections). The post of Officer on Special Duty (Elections) was an ex-cadre post, while that of Superintendent was included in the cadre. With effect from November 1, 1961 the post of Officer on Special Duty was re-designated as Panchayati Raj Election Officer. The responent held the post of Panchayati Raj Election Officer temporarily till 1964 when that post was made permanent. The re