JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. Lalfakawma, learned counsel for the petitioner, Ms. Mary L. Khiangte, learned Government Advocate for the State respondents, Mr. J.C Lalnunsanga, learned Standing Counsel Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) appearing for the respondent No. 4 and Mr. A.R Malhotra learned counsel appearing for the respondent Nos. 5 & 6.

2. Brief facts of the case essential for disposal of the case is that the petitioner is a Graduate in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) who obtained the Degree in the year 2011 and he is registered under the Mizoram State Medical Counsel. The petitioner was engaged as Epidemiologist/Medical Officer under the National Programme for Prevention and Control Of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) by of Office of the Mission Director, National Health Mission vide engagement dated 12.02.2016 (Annexure-3) initially for a period of 1 (one) year subject to termination/extension of service based on performance. The service of the petitioner was thereafter continued and vide Office Order dated 24.10.2019 (Annexure-4), he was transferred from Kolasib to Thingsai Public Health Centre (PHC), Thingsai. Since then, he