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8. On or about 31st August, 1954 the plaintiff was directed to organise relief operations in the flood-affected areas of Jalpaiguri and Cooch Bihar. According to the plaintiff the direction was given verbally, whereas according to the State of West Bengal the direction was given by a written order. The plaintiffs case is that he was directed to organise in an advisory capacity under the supervision, control and guidance of the Deputy Commissioner of Jalpaiguri and Cooch Bihar. The defendant's case, on the other hand, is that the plaintiff was placed in charge of the relief operations in the District of Gooch-Bihar. The relief operations lasted for nearly a month and a half, and the plaintiff resumed his normal duties as the Superintendent, Veterinary Service. Headquarters on or about 13th October, 1954. During this period of one month and a half during which the relief operation lasted the plaintiff had to come to Calcutta on several occasions under verbal orders from the Secretary of his Department,