1. - The petitioner who is Ex-Constable of the police department and he was last posted in Police Line, Jaipur has filed this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India on the grounds interalia that he joined as a constable in the Police Department of the State on 15.4.1969 and after passing probationary period of training, he was confirmed on the said post. It has been contended in the petition that in recognition of his services he earned number of commendation certificates including cash rewards during the said period. It has further been contended that on 16.5.1991 while he was posted at Police Lines, Jaipur, he suddenly fell ill and it was diagnosed as a liver infection as a result of which he was incapacitated from discharging duties and applied for leave for a period of 57 days. The said leave was not sanctioned by the competent authority despite the fact that application was accompanied by medical and fitness certificate of Medical Officer. After recovering from illness, the petitioner presented himself before the Superintendent of Police, Jaipur (respondent No. 4) and submitted a medical certificate in proof of his illness as well as fitness cert