1. :- This is a reference, submitted by learned Sessions Judge, Jhunjhunu, recommending that the order for the issue of process against the petitioner, K. K. Pandey, for the offence under Section 477, Indian Penal Code, be quashed.

2. Narpat Singh Deora, it is alleged, made a complaint to the Court of Munsiff-Magistrate, Khetri, on October 5, 1971, to the effect that the complainant had been working as U. D. C., in the Administration Wing of Khetri Copper Project since January, 1969. K. K. Pandey was working as personnel Manager there. In the aforesaid Project the post of Estate Supervisor fell vacant. Applications from prospective candidates for the post were invited by K. K. Pandey from the employees of the Corporation. In pursuance of the above invitation the complainant submitted an application. A scrutiny of the applications was made by the Assistant Personnel Officer (Recruitment) and after a searching look he recommended the name of the complainant along with one more candidate. The recommendation was duly endorsed by the Personnel Industrial Relations Officer. Thereafter the file was sent to the Chief Town Administrator for perusal and he in his turn recommended a n