KULDIP SINGH, J.

1. THE judgment dated 6.8.2010 in CWP(T) No. 8222 of 2008 has been assailed in the appeal.

2. THE facts, in brief, are that the father of the appellant while serving Agriculture Department died in harness. The appellant was appointed as Clerk on compassionate ground and joined as such on 31.3.1999. He absented from duty w.e.f. 4.2.2000, he vide registered letter dated 15.2.2000 was directed to resume duties, but the letter was received undelivered. A notice was got published in the Divya Himachal on 7.3.2000 and in Indian Express on 8.3.2000 informing that the appellant was being treated willfully absent from duty and was liable for action under the rules. He was informed to resume duties, failing which his services would be terminated under Rule 5 of the Central Civil Services (Temporary Services) Rules, 1965. The appellant despite the notice failed to resume his duty. In these circumstances, the services of the appellant were terminated vide order dated 18.3.2000. The appellant was temporary employee.

We have heard learned counsel for the appellant so also the learned Additional Advocate General on behalf of the respondents. It has been submitted by learne