Heard learned counsel for the petitioner as well as learned counsel appearing for the State.

2. The writ petition has been filed challenging the order of dismissal dated 17.5.2014, issued by the Collector cum District Magistrate, Vaishali (respondent no.3) whereby the petitioner, Revenue clerk in Goraul Circle, Vaishali has been dismissed from service. The petitioner has also challenged order dated 18.11.2014 passed in Service Appeal No.197 of 2014, whereby petitioner’s appeal filed against the order of dismissal/punishment has been rejected by the commissioner, Tirhuit Division, Muzaffarpur (respondent no.2).

3. Brief facts, giving rise to the instant writ petition, are that on account of delay in disposal of some office work, the petitioner was saddled with the fine of Rs.5000/-. Fine has been imposed alleging violation of the time limit prescribed under the Right to Service Act on three occasions. As a result thereof, he was required to deposit a sum of Rs. 15,000/- as fine under the Right to Service Act.

4. The petitioner was served with the charge memo dated 20.1.2014 (Annexure 4 series) under letter no. 70 issued by the District Magistrate, Vaishali, inc luding ‘Prapat