JUDGMENT

PATHAK, J.:— This appeal by special leave is directed against an order of the Patna High Court dismissing the appellants writ petition against the termination of his services.

2. The Collector of Central Excise and Customs, Patna, invited, by an advertisement dated 30th July, 1975, applications for filling up some posts of Inspector of Central Excise. Among those eligible for selection were "sportsmen who have represented the Universities in the Inter - University Tournament conducted by the Inter - University Sports Board". The appellant, who was studying in the M. A. (political Science) in the Mithila University was one of the applicants and he was directed to appear for a physical test and an interview. On 12th December, 1975 the Collector of Central Excise and Customs issued a letter informing the appellant that he had been selected for appointment in a temporary vacancy of Inspector, and that he would be on probation for a period of two years. The appellant joined the post and continued therein. On 30th April, 1976 he received a letter from the Assistant Collector (Headquarters) Central Excise pointing out that he had submitted attested copies only of the sports certi