This appeal is directed against the order of Veeraswami, J., in Writ Petition No. 113 of 1960. The appellant, K. Dakshinamurthi, was employed as a Police Constable serving in the Special Armed Police. The departmental authorities framed the following charge against him:

"Conduct unbecoming of a Police Constable in having political leanings towards Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Party."

The charge itself sets out the facts and the evidence thereof, as contained in a letter in Tamil, dated 3rd September, 1957 addressed to Sri Kannadasan, Editor, Thenral, Madras. The translation of the letter in English is this:

"Many regards. We are sorry to hear about the death of your mother. We regret much that she could not live longer to watch your patriotism and your popularity. We came to your office many times to express our condolences in person but could not, as you were not available. On Sunday last we came at 2-30 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. to your office but in vain. So we are expressing our condolences by means of this letter. We pray God to bless her soul.

(Signed) S.A.P. Comrades"

It was also alleged in the memorandum of charge issued to the appellant, that the State Examiner of