J U D G M E N T

In this writ petition, the prayers sought are to direct the 1st respondent to extend all benefits consequent to the annulling of Ext.P6 order by appropriate modification to Ext.P15 order and also to direct that the petitioner be allowed to continue as Member and Chairman of the Kerala State Pollution Control Board. A declaration that Ext.P12 order of the 1st respondent is void ab-

initio is also sought for.

2. By Ext.P1 order dated 16/4/2005, the 1st respondent appointed the petitioner as Member Secretary of the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (hereinafter referred to as 'Board' for short). While the petitioner was continuing as Secretary, in relation to the trial run conducted in the industrial unit of M/s.Canon Granites Private Limited, Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau had registered VC No.7/05 against Sri.A.K.Surendran, Environmental Engineer of the Board. That trial run was conducted pursuant to the judgment of this court in WP(C) No. 19759/05 filed by M/S.Canon Granites Private Limited, :2 :

Subsequently, WP(C) No. 19757/05 was filed by the additional 3rd respondent alleging foul play by the VACB and pursuant to the orders passed by this Court, the investi