NARASIMHAM, C. J.

( 1 ) THIS is an application under Article 226 of the Constitution against the order of the Deputy Commissioner, Sambalpur, No. 4134 dated 22-11-56 dismissing the petitioner from Government service. An appeal was filed before the State government which was unsuccessful.

( 2 ) THE petitioner entered the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Sambalpur in a clerical capacity and was, in due course confirmed in that post. On 4 7-47 he was appointed Inspector of Supplies (Enforcement) with retrospective effect from 24th march 1947 by an order signed by the Assistant Secretary to the Government of Orissa in the Department of Supply and Transport (See annexure A ). He was however attached to the Supply Branch of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner at Sambalpur. On 28-5-51 proceedings were drawn up against him in respect of 8 charges (Annexure B) and he was called upon to show cause why suitable disciplinary action may not be taken against him. He showed cause but without holding a regular enquiry the Deputy Commissioner passed an order on 30-10-51 dismissing him from service (Annexure E ). The petitioner then pointed out to the Deputy commissioner the irregularity in th