R. V. RAVEENDRAN, J.

( 1 ) THIS matter which is listed for orders is heard finally by consent and disposed of by this order.

( 2 ) THE petitioner is an employee of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) the first respondent, working as divisional Traffic Officer in Mysore Division. An articles of charge dated 17-5-1991 (Annexure-A) was issued to him charging him with certain misconducts. The petitioner duly replied the said charges. Thereafter, on 27-11-1991 an enquiry was ordered against the petitioner and the third respondent was appointed as the Enquiry Officer. The enquiry was commenced on 1-9-1992. At the hearing on 29-1-1993, it is stated that several witnesses were examined. After examination of six witnesses the petitioner made an application requesting for permission to engage a legal practitioner for his defence, relying on Regulation 23 (8) of the Karnataka State Road Transport corporation (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations, 1971 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Regulations'), contending that the charges levelled against him were complicated and serious and for a proper and effective defence, it was necessary to engage a legal practitioner. This request

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