" On these facts, this order, as well as the similar order passed in the case of B. C. Das, were challenged in the High Court of, Assam and Nagaland in petitions under article 226 of the Constitution on the following three grounds which have also been urged in these appeals (1) The order of dismissal from service has been passed in violation of article 311(2) of the Constitution, as the order of the Governor did not satisfy the requirements of sub clause (c) of the proviso to clause (2) of article 31 1; (2) The order has been passed without consultation with the State Public Service Commission which was compulsory under rule 10 of the Assam Services Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1964 (hereinafter referred to as "the Rules"), and regulation 6 of the Assam Public Service Commission (Limitation of Functions) Regulations, 1951 (hereinafter referred to as "the Regulations"), (3) The order of dismissal has been passed mala fide.