1. - The petitioner was appointed as a Lower Division clerk under the provisions of the Rajasthan Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Service, Rules, 1960. He was confirmed on 15-10-60 on this post.

2. The petitioner was directed to discharge the service of Cashier after he was promoted as an Upper Division Clerk.

3. In September, 1966, an incident happened which was alleged as a case of theft on account of which, an amount of Rs. 4139,59 was found missing from the Panchayat Samitis where the petitioner was in-charge of it. A report was made by the Chowkidar on 5-9-66 that the lock of the cashier room and almirah in the room was brokeon and Iron chest was missing. A case was registered but ultimately a final report was given.

4. Thereafter, on 29-9-70, an order dated 30-7-70 was served on the petitioner in which direction was given to Vikas Adhikari to recover Rs.425 1.98 P. from the petitioner. This order is Anx. and reads as under:-

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