1. The appellant was the Headmaster of the Government Lower Primary School, Kokkur. Certain charges were levelled against him for tampering with the entries in regard to the dates of birth of three pupils to whom transfer certificates were issued. It was found that the appellant was guilty of the charge of having tampered with the entries in the certificates and he was censured by the 3rd respondent viz. the District Educational Officer, Malappuram, by Ext. P6 order. In exercise of their power of review, under Clause.34 of the Kerala Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1960, the Government by Ext. P8 order stated as follows:

"Government have reviewed the case in exercise of the powers vested with them under R.34 (c) of the KCS. (C.C.and A) Rules. They find that the charges against Sri. T. V. Ali one of the serious nature and that the punishment awarded to him by the District Educational Officer is inadequate when the nature and gravity of the offence are considered. Government therefore set aside the order of the District Educational Officer (No. 81-10368/70 dated 23rd November 1971) and remit the case to the Director of Public Instruction for de n