GUPTA, J.—The petitioner in this case was appointed as a sub-Inspector of Police on probation with effect from December 2, 1951 by the order of the Inspector General of Police, Rajasthan dated 20/21st December, 1951.

2. According to the petitioner, he was confirmed on the aforesaid post of Sub Inspector of Police by the order of the Inspector General of Police dated September 9, 1952 with effect from August 15, 1952. According to the respondents, however, the petitioner was confirmed by the order of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jodhpur Range, Jodhpur dated June 15, 1955 with effect from June 1, 1955. The petitioner thereafter continued to hold the post of Sub-Inspector of Police. On May 18, 1964 the Superintendent of Police, Sirohi sent a notice under Rule 17 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification Control & Appeal) Rules, 1958 (hereinafter referred to as "the rules") along with a statement of allegations, to the petitioner and he was directed to show cause why the punishment of stoppage of five grade increments with future effect be not impose upon him. The petitioner submitted his reply and his case is that he was also given a personal hearing by the Superintend

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