1. - This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner Sultan Singh for the issue of an appropriate writ or direction, quashing the order dated 27th January, 1973, passed by the Government of Rajasthan, whereby the petitioner has been compulsorily retired from the service.

2. The facts, briefly stated are as under : The petitioner joined the service of the former State of Jodhpur as a constable on 30th May, 1942, He was promoted as a Head Constable in 1946 and on 15th December, 1947, he was promoted to the post of Prosecuting Inspector in the former Jodhpur State, After the formation of the United State of Rajasthan by the merged of the princely States including the State of Jodhpur, the petitioner became an employee of the Government of Rajasthan. In August, 1952, the petitioner was intagrated as Prosecuting Inspector in the State of Rajasthan By order dated 2nd June, 1956, the petitioner was promoted to the post of officiating Dy. Superintendent of Police but the subsequent order dated 22nd/23rd December, 1957, he was reverted to the past of Prosecuting Inspector. The petitioner was again promoted to the post of Dy. Superintendent of Police by order dated 9th June, 1966