“6. The order terminating the services of the respondent was passed on 28.1.1969. The writ petition was filed challenging the said order on 25.3.1975, almost after a period of six years. There was no explanation in the writ petition whatsoever for this inordinate delay. The respondent sought for his reemployment in the Corporation by his letter dated 9.1.1974 almost after a period of five years from the date of termination of his services. It only indicated that he accepted the order of termination of his services, if not expressly but impliedly. In the writ petition no ground was raised as to deprivation of right of appeal to the respondent against the order of the termination of his services. It is not the case of the respondent that he was denied any opportunity offending principles of natural justice. An inquiry was held pursuant to the charge sheet; witnesses were examined; and even the respondent examined three witnesses on his behalf. The Inquiry Officer looking to the evidence brought on record found the respondent guilty of the charges. It was also not shown that any prejudice was caused to him in the inquiry. The Disciplinary Authority concurring with the findings recorded by the Inquiry Officer, after giving further opportunity to the respondent, passed the order terminating the services of the respondent. These being the facts and circumstances of the case, in our opinion the learned single Judge was right in dismissing the writ petition. We
