The petitioner, while working as a UD Clerk in E6 Section of the Guruvayur Devaswom, was placed under suspension with effect from 15.11.2008, in connection with disciplinary proceedings initiated against him. He was served with a memo of charges dated 02.03.2009, that contained 12 charges alleging misappropriation of funds belonging to the Devaswom. By a reply dated 20.03.2009, the petitioner responded to the memo of charges. He was, thereafter, intimated by communication dated 31.03.2009 that Sri.Eashwara Pillai had been appointed as an Enquiry Officer in connection with the enquiry contemplated against him. While matters stood thus, by Ext.P6 communication dated 03.03.2011, the Administrator of the Devaswom Board informed the petitioner that the Managing Committee had decided to terminate his services, and he was asked to show cause as to why such action should not be proceeded with. The petitioner promptly preferred a reply dated 19.03.2011 stating that, as per the rules in force, he could not be terminated from service without holding an enquiry. Thereupon, by Ext.P8 communication dated 25.06.2011, the Managing Committee of the respondent Board appointed a new Enquiry