DODDAKALEGOWDA, J.

( 1 ) TWO main charges amongst others framed against the petitioner in a departmental enquiry were :- "1. Mr. M. H. Devendrappa, has written a letter dated 3-6-77 directly to the Governor of Karnataka pointing out the mis-management in ksidc. Being an employee of the corporation, he cannot address letter to the Government or Governor directly without permission of the Management, which amounts 10 violation of Rule 22 of the Service Rules of the Corporation, viz. , 'mis-conduct, knowingly done things detrimental to the interest and prestige of the Corporation'.

( 2 ) SRI M. H. Devendrappa, has issued a press statement in SAMYUKTHA karnataka, Kannada Daily dated 31 12-77 attributing motives to the then Chairman Mr. S. C. Venkatesh and welcoming his dismissal from the presidentship of Bangalore District congress Committee. Being an employee of the Corporation, he cannot issue a press statement of political nature or indulge in political activities, which amounts to gross mis-conduct, mis-behaviour and knowingly committed things detrimental to the interest or prestige of the Corporation. " 2. in written statement petitioner contended that whatever he has done/ uttere

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