JUDGMENT

SHARMA, J.:- The appellant, while he was serving in the Accounts Department as Divisional Accountant, applied for appointment to the post of Munsif Magistrate in Manipur Judicial Service and was selected. Accordingly an appointment letter was issued on 25th of May, 1977, and he promptly indicated his intention to join the new Post. Since he had to be relieved from the accounts department for joining the new assignment, he made an application for the purpose. A copy of his appointment letter was also sent directly by the State Government to the Accountant General, Assam, with a request to release him immediately. The appellant was, however, not relieved and a letter was sent from, the office of the Accountant General to the Law Secretary to the Government of Manipur for granting one months time. This letter was sent on 20th of June, 1977. By another letter dated 22nd of July, 1977 a further one months time was requested for by the office of the Accountant General. Even after two extensions the office of the Accountant General did not release the appellant and instead sent a telegram for further time on the 24th of August, 1977. By the impugned order dated 7th of September, 1