S. Sankarasubban, J.

These two Original Petitions are concerned with the same matter and hence they are heard and disposed of together. O.P. No. 1564 of 1990 is filed by the Manager of Ayamkudy High School, Ayamkudi, Palai, While O.P. No. 2575 of 1990 is filed by the Headmaster of Ayamkudi High School. Ayamkudi High School is an aided School within the jurisdiction of the District Educational Officer, Palai. In 1987-88, the District Educational Officer, Palai conducted an inspection of the School for fixation of the staff strength under R.12 of Chap. XXIII of the Kerala Education Rules. In this case, we are only concerned with the fixation of staff strength for Standard VI. There were three divisions for Std. VI. By order-dated 15.7.1987, the DEO held that three divisions for Std. VI would be retained in view of the effective student strength of Std. VI. Thus, the existing three divisions were allowed to continue.

2. There were certain allegations of misconduct against the Headmaster. The allegations included irregularities in the admission and removal of pupils. The D.E.O. Palai was directed to conduct an enquiry into the matter and submit a report. Accordingly, the enqu