Petitioner was appointed as Additional Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor at Ernakulam for a period of 3 years as per G.O.(MS) No. 158/92/ Law dated 1-6-1992. While he was working as such, as per the provisions contained in the Kerala Government Law Officers (Appointment and Conditions of service) and Conduct of Cases Rules, 1978 thereinafter referred to as 'the rules'), Government issued Ext. P2, G.O.(MS) No. 148/94/Law dated 27-5-1994 terminating his services invoking R.17 of the Rules. Petitioner questions the validity of that order. For a proper understanding of the effect of order dated 27-5-1994,1 read its relevant portion:

"Now the Government are pleased to terminate the service of Sri. M.V. Mathai, Additional Govt. Pleader & Additional Public Prosecutor, Ernakulam with immediate effect under R.17 of the Kerala Government Law Officers (Appointment and Conditions of service) and Conduct of Cases Rules, 1978.

Sri. M.V. Mathai shall be paid Rs.270/- (Rupees two hundred and seventy only) towards salary in lieu of one month's notice.

The District Collector, Ernakulam will take necessary steps to draw and disburse the amount of Rs. 270/-(Rupees two hundre