( 1 ) THE Writ Petition is filed for quashing the order of dismissal passed by the 2nd respondent dated: 3-6-1988 as confirmed by the 1st respondent dated 7-2-1992.

( 2 ) THE facts relevant to the case are that the petitioner was working as Bench clerk No. 2 in Criminal Section in the Court of the Munsif Magistrate, yemmiganoor. He worked in the said capacity from 7-12-1983 to 7-12-1986. Thereafter he was transferred to the Court of Munsif Magistrate, Atmakur. While so, he was kept under suspension pending enquiry by the 2nd respondent and thereafter appointed the Subordinate Judge, Adoni as an enquiry Officer by proceedings dated 12-8-1987. The Enquiry Officer framed two charges against the petitioner. I will refer to the details of the charges at a later stage. Four witnesses were examined in support of the charges while one witness was examined on behalf of the employee. The Enquiry Officer found that the petitioner was guilty of receiving the amount unauthorisedly. But, however in respect of 2nd charge he exonerated the petitioner. The 2nd respondent who is the disciplinary authority after considering the Enquiry report issued proceedings dated 18-12-1987 dire