1. 1. This writ petition is directed against the order dated, 18.7.84, passed by the Superintendent of Police, A.C.D., Rajasthan, Jaipur, by which punishment of dismissal from service has been imposed on the petitioner on the basis of an enquiry held under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1958. It has also been ordered that the petitioner shall not be entitled to the payment of salary for the period of suspension.

2. The petitioner was holding the post of Constable in Anti Corruption Department. A memorandum dated, 30th April 1983, was issued by the Disciplinary Authority, namely, Superintendent of Police, Anti Corruption Department, under Rule 16 of the Rules of 1958. The petitioner was called upon to submit his reply to the charges within 15 days and was also directed to state as to whether he wants personal hearing and whether he wants to produce any evidence in defence etc. This memorandum was served on the petitioner some times in the month of May 1983. On 1.6.83, the petitioner made an application for permission to inspect the record and further stated that he will be able to submit his reply only after inspection of the record.