RAMU Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD Mr.Prabhat Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner as well as learned Standing Counsel.

(2.) THE petitioner has challenged the order dated 15th of February, 2013 (Annexure No.1) issued by the District Panchayat Raj Officer, Barabanki.

(3.) BY means of order impugned the petitioner has been terminated from service in exercise of power provided under the Uttar Pradesh Temporary Government Servants (Termination of Service) Rules, 1975 (in short Rules, 1975). The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the order of termination is punitive in nature as the same is supported with the several allegations levelled against the petitioner, which require inquiry, however, the same has not been conducted, therefore, it is vitiated in law.