Michael Zothankhuma, J.

Heard Mr. Nelson Sailo, learned senior counsel assisted by Ms. Vanhmingliani, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. Melody L. Pachuau, learned Govt. Advocate appearing for the State respondents.

2. The petitioner's counsel submits that the petitioner was appointed to the post of Administrative Officer (Non-Gazetted) under the Govt. of Mizoram on 17.10.1980. The petitioner was thereafter appointed to the Junior Grade of the Mizoram Civil Service on 21.06.1999 and served as Block Development Officer (BDO) at Lunglei from 25.01.2000.

3. That while functioning as BDO, Lunglei. Rs. 6 Lakhs (Rupees Six Lakhs) had been sanctioned on 03.04.2000 for construction of Zobawk Community Hall. On 01.08.2000 Sh. H. Laltlanzauva, the then Chairman of Zobawk Community Hall Committee withdrew Rs. 2 Lakhs (Rupees Two Lakhs) from the BDO, Lunglei. Thereafter, another Rs. 2 Lakhs (Rupees Two Lakhs) was withdrawn on 23.02.2001 from the BDO, Lunglei. The above money was spent for construction of the hall.

4. That out of the said amount of Rs. 6 Lakhs (Rupees six lakhs), the balance Rs. 2 Lakhs (Rupees Two Lakhs) was to be released on satisfact