A.S. Oka, J.

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned counsel appearing for the third respondent and the learned AGP for first and second respondents. On the earlier date, the parties were put to notice that the petition will be taken up for final hearing at admission stage. Accordingly, the petition is heard for final disposal.

2. The petitioner was appointed on 5th September, 2014 by the State Government as a Director and the Chairman of the third respondent which is a State owned Corporation which is registered as a Company under the Companies Act, 1956. The third respondent is a Government company. The appointment was for a period of 3 years or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

3. By this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner has taken an exception to the order dated 12th December, 2014 passed by the State Government by which the appointment of the petitioner has been cancelled.

4. There is a reply filed by Shri Vasant Nivrutti Waghmare, the Managing Director of the third respondent on behalf of the State Government and on behalf of the third respondent. Another affidavit is filed by the same officer on