25.06.2012 to the respondent no.2 informing him about the shortfall in his business. On receipt of the notice, the respondent no.2 requested the Manager (B&AC) to allow him to continue during his 5th year and promised to complete his target of the said year. On request of the respondent no.2, the Manager (B&AC), Patna Divisional Office No.1 vide his note dated 04.10.2012 duly recommended by the Senior Divisional Manager, Patna Divisional Office No.1 on 01.11.2012 requested the Executive Director (B&AC) to give an opportunity to the petitioner to continue in service as a very special case. However, the Central Office authorities did not accept the recommendation of the Divisional Office as it was against the terms and conditions of engagement and refused to extend continuation of respondent no.2 which was duly communicated by the Central Office to East Central Zonal Office, Patna vide e-mail dated 8th December, 2012. After recommendation was turned down by the Central Office, the Manager (B&AC) prepared an office note dated 24.12.2012 and, thereafter, the termination order was communicated to the respondent no.2. During this period, when the extension was still to be finalized at the Central Office level, the respondent no.2 continued to work.
