1. - In this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, the petitioner challenges the validity and correctness of order dated 6.12.1985 issued by the Superintendent of Police, Tonk and order dated 16.12.1985 issued by the Principal, Rajasthan Police Training Centre, Jodhpur. By the impugned order dated 6.12.1985, the petitioner was discharged from the post of Police Constable and by the impugned order dated 16.12.1985, he was relieved of the post.

2. Material facts which are quite interesting may be narrated in brief. In pursuance to notice Annexure-l dated 23.6.1977 issued by the Superintendent of Police, Tonk (respondent No. 2), the petitioner applied for the post of a civil police constable. After the due process, he was selected and his name appeared at serial No. 34 in the merit list of the selected candidates. Appointment, to the candidates in the merit list at serial No. 35, 36 and 37 viz. Kishan Lal, Gorilal and Rama were given but no appointment was given to the petitioner. On inquirers made by him, he came to know that the appointment was refused to him on account of the pendency of a criminal case for offences U/Sees. 147, 323 & 325 Indian Penal Code against