( 1 ) BY means of filing this petition under Art. 226 of the constitution of India, the petitioner, i. e. , Mr. Hasmukhlal Vadilal Shah, ex-Manager, krishi Bazar Branch of Bank of India, Rajkot, has challenged legality and validity of order dated March 20, 1990 passed by the Zonal Manager and disciplinary authority dismissing the petitioner from service and the appellate order dated november 1, 1990 passed by the Deputy General Manager and Appellate Authority confirming the order dismissing the petitioner from service.

( 2 ) THE petitioner was appointed as a Clerk in Bank of India in the year 1964. The petitioner was promoted as an Officer in the year 1971. Thereafter the petitioner was promoted to the post of Officer Grade-II in the year 1981. During the relevant period, i. e. , 1985-86 the petitioner was working as Manager at Krishi Bazar Branch, rajkot.

( 3 ) SERIOUS irregularities and misconducts were reported to have been committed by the petitioner while working as Manager, Krishi Bazar Branch from December 13, 1985 to September 20, 1986, Appropriate disciplinary proceedings were contemplated to be initiated against the petitioner for those irregularities and