(1) THIS appeal by special leave is directed against the judgment of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench, dated 17-6-1985 whereby the writ petition filed by the respondent has been allowed.

(2) WHILE he was posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Armed Police Training Centre, Indore, the respondent was placed under suspension by order dated 22-3-1983 passed by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969 (hereinafter referred to as "the Rules"). The said order of suspension was followed by order dated 5-5-1983 whereby the respondent was required to submit his written statement of defence to the articles of charges enclosed with the said order. The said order along with the charge-sheet was served on the respondent on 6-5-1983. The said charge- sheet was subsequently amended by charge-sheet dated 25-10-1983.

(3) IN his writ petition the respondent challenged the validity of the order of suspension as well as the two charge-sheets on the basis of which disciplinary proceedings were being taken against him. The order of suspension was assailed on the g