1The petitioner is a postgraduate degree holder in Ophthalmology in the Directorate of Health Services, Kerala. He joined service on 16th September, 1965. He was sent for compulsory military service in 1966 where he served from 21st March, 1966 to 2nd December, 1969. He acquired Diploma (D.O.) in 1972 and postgraduate degree of N. S. in Ophthalmology in 1974. He was posted to E.S.I. Hospital, Pavithreswaram and Pappinisseri (1965-66) and Health Centre, Muhamma (1969-71) as an Eye Specialist in the Taluk Hospital, Shertallai from 7th November, 1973 to 16th February, 1977 and in the Taluk Hospital, Pathanamthitta from 17th February, 1977 to 31st May, 1980. Then he was transferred to the District Hospital, Trichur, as a Senior Ophthalmologist. This was his first District Hospital posting. He had an unblemished record of service to his credit. According to the norms of transfer of Government Medical Officers, he could have continued in the District Hospital, Trichur, at least for two years more. But he was transferred by an order, dated 20th May, 1981 served on him on 26th May, 1981 evidenced by Ext. P-1 to Perumbavoor. Out of ever 30 Doctors in the District Hospital, Trichur, only thr