P. K. MUKHERJEE, J.

( 1 ) EARLIER, when this writ petition was moved before me, on September 4, 1995 learned Standing counsel was granted time to obtain instructions. Learned Standing Counsel was further directed to show-cause as to why salary of the petitioner during the period of his termination of services and reinstatement should not be paid.

( 2 ) NO counter affidavit has been filed till today, i. e. January 9, 1996. In my view, it is settled Jaw that if the termination order is set aside by a court of law, the employee is entitled for the salary and allowances for the intervening period. In the present case, termination order of the petitioner has been set aside by State Public Services Tribunal by its judgment and order dated December 16, 1993. It has been held by the Tribunal that:

". . . . . . it is clear from the record that no show cause notice was given to the petitioner nor any opportunity was given to explain his position. In these circumstances, it is clear that the order of cessation of services of the petitioner was wholly illegal and is not sustain-able in the eyes of jaw.

"the Petitioner is not in service since 1980. He shall be deemed to be in continous service a

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