1. This special appeal under section 18 of the Rajasthan High Court Ordinance 1948, is directed against the judgment of Hon'ble Single Judge dated November 24, 1973.

2. Brief facts leading to this appeal are that the appellant Krishna Dutta Sharma was an officer of the Rajasthan Administrative Service and posted as Vikas Adhikari, Panchayat Samiti, Nohar at the relevent time. A disciplinary action was initiated against him by memorandum Ex. 1 dated September 8. 1976, under Rule 17 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal), Rules, 1958 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Rules'). The above rule 17 deals with the procedure for imposing minor penalties. The appellant was furnished with statement of allegations sent along with the memorandum Ex. 1. The appellant submitted a reply denying the allegations and the State Government after considering the reply of the appellant passed an order Ex. 3 dated November 20, 1968 imposing a penalty of withholding of one grade increment with cumulative effect.

3. A review application filed by the appellant was dismissed on July 9, 1969. The appellant applied for a copy on October 13, 1969, but was refused by memorandum