ML Ramachandran, J.

By Ext.P1 order of the Government dated 11.1.1995, the petitioner, who was working as a Senior Grade Assistant, attached to die Administrative Secretariat, had been temporarily appointed as Assistant Director of National Savings under R.9(a)(i) of the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules. The petitioner was continuing thereafter in die above said post and during the yea: 2003, he was working in the Kottayam District.

2. The District Collector, Kottayam apparently was of the opinion that because of the poor public acceptance of the petitioner, his lack of resourcefulness and inactive posture, he was incompetent to hold the post. The District Collector had recommended the Department that the petitioner may be removed from the position. Considering the report, the Government had by Ext.P3 dated 17.9.2003, issued a.memo to the petitioner. The comments of the District Collector had been brought to his notice and he had been directed to furnish his explanation in respect of the draw backs as pointed out.

3. The petitioner had thereupon furnished Ext.P4 explanation. He pointed out that there was no justification for any complaint against him and the fac