JUDGMENT

JUDGMENT :— After hearing the learned counsel for both the parties and on consideration of the question of law involved in this petition, Special Leave is granted. Arguments heard.

2. The appellant petitioner was appointed as a lady constable in Hoshiarpur District on 7-5-1979. After completion of training she was posted in March, 1980 in the police lines, Hoshiarpur. The Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur discharged the appellant from service by an order dated 9-9-1980 under R. 12.21, Volume 7 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934. The said Order is in the following terms :-

"Lady Constable Rajinder Kaur No. 732 is unlikely to prove an efficient police officer. She is, therefore, hereby discharged from the Police Force under P. P. R. 12.21 With effect from today (9-9-1980).

Issue orders in O. R. and all concerned to notice and necessary action."

3. This order was made, it has been stated in the petition, without serving any charge-sheet on her and without asking her to explain any charge. The order also has not recorded any reason for her discharge from service. Against this order the appellant made a representation to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jullunder Range. The