JUDGMENT :

Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. The instant appeal has been preferred against the judgment dated 15.2.2017 passed in CWJC no. 17227 of 2008 whereby the learned Single Judge did not find any merit in the prayer of the appellant for quashing the order of termination dated 29.12.2005 and the order dated 30.4.2008 rejecting the departmental appeal and the writ application was dismissed.

3. As per the case of the appellant, he was appointed as a clerk by the Director, Consolidation Department on 11.1.1988 and his service was absorbed on 1.1.1998. He was posted as Revenue Karmchari at Circle Office, Bakhari in District-Begusarai. While posted at Bakhari, on an inspection of the office having been carried out on 3.7.2004 by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Bakhari, the appellant was asked to file his show-cause to the allegations levelled against him. He filed his reply. Thereafter, by order dated 14.7.2004, the appellant was placed under suspension and a departmental proceeding was initiated against him with the District Panchayat Raj Officer, Begusarai having been appointed as the Enquiry Officer.

4. The Enquiry Officer submitted his report and a second show-cause notice was