GOPAL RAO EKBOTE, J.

( 1 ) THIS is an application for the issue of a writ of certiorari to quash the order of the Sub-Collector, Rajampet, dated 7-3-1965, as confirmed by the District Collector, Cuddapah, and the Board of Revenue.

( 2 ) THE Petitioner is the hereditary village Munsif of Utukur Village, Rajampet Taluk, Cuddapah District. He was performing his duties accordingly. While so, on 6-5-1964, charges were framed against him by the Sub-Collector, Rajampet, for misappropriation of Rs. 120 collected on 13-8-1961 was deposited on 2-11-1961. And thirdly, he remained absent without obtaining leave. The petitioner was directed to submit his explanation. After some dilly dallying on his part, finally he submitted the explanation. In his explanation , he said that the amount of Rs. 274-12 p. was deposited by him on 12-9-1963 under challan No. 684/5 in the Sub-Treasury. In regard to the temporary misappropriation, he stated that the had given a receipt in advance and not actually collected the amount. In regard to the third charge, he stated that he never remained absent without any leave. He wanted the witnesses to be cross-examined and their evidence recorded in his presence. The Su

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