JUDGMENT :

Heard through V.C.

2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner praying for quashing and setting aside the order dated 08.07.2010, passed by the respondent No.3, whereby the service of the petitioner has been terminated. The petitioner has further prayed for a direction upon the concerned respondent to reinstate the petitioner in service with all consequential benefits.

3. The facts of the case lie in a narrow compass. The petitioner was appointed on the post of Assistant Teacher on 08.09.1987 and pursuant thereto; he joined the said post in Hazaribagh District (presently, Koderma) on 17.09.1987. While the petitioner was posted and working at Koderma, the Vigilance Bureau, Ranchi has lodged a complaint against this petitioner vide Complaint Case No.115/2008 which was registered as Satgawan P.S. Case No.44/2008, corresponding to G.R. No.812/2008.

Pursuant to the First Information Report; the respondent No.3 terminated the service of the petitioner without holding any departmental proceeding and/or calling a meeting of Establishment Committee. At this stage, it is pertinent to mention here that the said impugned order clearly transpires that it has been