(1.) THIS Rule was obtained by the petitioner for quashing an order of reduction in rank (Annexure 'm' to the petition ). The petitioner who was permanently employed as a Carpenter in the scale of Rs. 110-1801- was suspended from his service on 3rd January, 1966. On 4th January, 1966, he was served with a charge-sheet as follows:
(2.) THEN again,
(3.) IN this charge-sheet the petitioner was directed to show cause in writing within seven clear days from the date ot: the receipt against the penalty specified in item 6 which runs thus: