( 1 ) THE present writ petition has been filed for quashing the orders dated 12. 12. 2001, annexure-13 to the writ petition and the order dated 9. 5. 2002, Annexxure-15 to the writ petition.

( 2 ) THE facts arising out of the writ petition are that the petitioner was working as an employee of the bank. A disciplinary proceeding has been initiated against him for the conduct of the petitioner as well as involvement in a criminal case. A show cause notice was given and a charge sheet was also given to the petitioner and an Inquiry Officer was appointed and the petitioner was given full opportunity during the pendency of the inquiry and by order dated 12 12. 2001, the petitioners services have been terminated and an amount to the time of Rs. 3,84,086. 00 was directed to be recovered from the petitioner The petitioner submits that he had filed an appeal and the appeal too has been dismissed. Aggrieved by the aforesaid order the petitioner has approached this Court.

( 3 ) IT has been contended on behalf of the petitioner that during the inquiry proceeding the petitioner has not been afforded an opportunity and even the petitioner has not been permitted to make the state