ORDER

1. This appeal by special leave is directed against the judgment of the Patna High Court dated 22-10-1990 whereby the High Court has allowed the writ petition (CWJC No. 2046 of 1987) filed by Respondent 1 challenging the validity of the order dated 29-8-1986 terminating his services. 2. Respondent 1 was appointed as Munsif by order dated 15-3-1974. The said appointment was on probation for a period of two years. The matter of confirmation of Respondent 1 was considered by the High Court on a number of occasions from time to time but he was not found fit for confirmation even though recommendations had been made by the District Judges concerned for his confirmation. On 19-6-1985 after considering the matter of confirmation of Respondent 1 and finding that he was not fit for confirmation, the High Court decided that a recommendation be made to the State Government that the temporary services of Respondent 1 as Munsif are no longer required and that his services should be terminated. The said decision of the High Court was communicated to the State Government by letter dated 5-8-1985. A communication was also sent to the District Judge, Hazaribagh to withdraw all cases from the