B.K. Sharma, J.

1. This writ petition is directed against the Annexure-G and I orders dated 8.5.2003 and 11.5.2004. By the first order, the petitioner was dismissed from service pursuant to a departmental proceeding. By the second order, the departmental appeal preferred by the petitioner against the order of dismissal was dismissed. Challenging the entire departmental proceeding including the enquiry report thereof and the said two orders, it is the case of the petitioner that the departmental proceeding was in violation of the principles of natural justice. The petitioner while was serving as Sr. Land Officer was served with the memorandum of charge Sheet dated 15.1.2001 proposing to hold an enquiry under Rule 25 of the OIL Executives Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1982. Along with the memorandum of charge sheet, the statement of Articles of charge and the statement of Imputation of misconduct in support of the articles of charge had also been furnished. The lists of documents and witnesses had also been furnished.

2. The charge against the petitioner was that of causing loss to Oil India Ltd. to the tune of Rs. 4,26,973.15 through payment of Surface Compensation to