( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed against the order of the learned single judge by which he dismissed the writ petition filed by the appellant, against the order dated 21-9-1971 passed by the President -under Section 18 of the Air Force Act, 1950 hereinafter to be called the Act) dismissing the appellant from service with immediate effect.

( 2 ) THE appellant was granted a commission on 4-11-1949 and appointed in the rank of Pilot Officer on 2-6-1949. At the time of :passing of the implugned order he was working as a Wg. Cdr. It appears that on l6-3-1971 the appellant was asked to explain certain legations with regard to Iris alleged contacts with foreign missions and to give details with regard to the alleged acceptance of invitations by the appellant from the- foreigners. Thereafter the appellant not only met the officers but also gave in Writing his explanation. His son-in-law also gave his statements. The appellant denied the suggestion of any objectionable conduct and denied any impropriety having been committed. "these enquiries went on -for some time and ultimately the impugned order mentioned above was passed by the President which Was challenged in the Writ petition