1. - In this petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, the petitioner, Murlidhar Joshi, seeks to challenge the order dated 10th June, 1957, whereby the petitioner was retired compulsorily from service with effect from 1st July 1975 under Rule 244(2) of the Rajasthan Service Rules ('here in after referred to as 'the Rules').

2. The petitioner joined Government service on 6th February, 1947 as Constable in the Police department of the erstwhile State of Jodhpur. On 10th August, 1949, the petitioner was promoted to the post of Head Constable. By order dated 24th March 4953, he was confirmed on the post of Head Constable with effect from 15th January, 1953. By order dated 10th June 1975, the petitioner was ordered to be compulsorily retired from service with effect from 1st July, 1975 fore noon. In the said order it was mentioned that the petitioner would be entitled to 3 months' salary in lieu of notice period as provided in the Rules. Aggrieved by the aforesaid order, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. The impugned order of compulsory retirement has been passed in exercise of the power conferred under Rule 244(2) of the Rules, which, at the re