Manojit Bhuyan, J.

This writ petition is directed against the order dated 30.09.2014 passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Guwahati Bench in OA No. 61 of 2013. The petitioner herein had approached the Tribunal, impelled by the following facts. On 21.09.2010 he was provisionally selected for the post of Branch Post Master (GDS), Patherkandi Anchalik Branch Post Office. Two conditions prescribed were (i) he must reside in the post village within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of selection, and (ii) must provide accommodation for the Branch Post Office. On 04.10.2010 the Officiating Branch Post Master (GDS) of the said Patherkandi Branch Office was directed to hand over the charge to the petitioner. Thereafter, on 10.12.2010 the petitioner assumed charge through the official process of handing over/taking over and started discharging his duties.

2. On 30.07.2012 the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Cachar Division, Silchar issued Notice of termination of service under Rule 8 (2) of the Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011 (in short, "the Rules of 2011"). Rule 8 of the Rules pertains to termination of engagement of a Sevak wh