EX CONST RAMBIR SINGH Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner was enrolled as a Constable in CISF on July 21, 1986. In the year 1992 the petitioner was posted at CISF Unit, IOC Haldia, Calcutta. On August 20, 1992 during his 'B' shift duty from 1330 hours to 2130 hours for his alleged misconduct as well for his subsequent conduct, the petitioner was charge -sheeted as under: -

(2.) MEMORANDUM of chargesheet was served on the petitioner but he did not file any response within the stipulated time. The disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him and Asstt. Commandant Sh.M.S.Kalra was appointed as Inquiry Officer. During the inquiry proceedings, 15 witnesses have been examined by the department. Defence statement was made by the petitioner. The Inquiry Officer submitted his report recording the finding that except charge No.2 remaining charges have been proved.

(3.) COPY of the inquiry report was furnished to the petitioner on March 07, 1993 requiring him to submit his response within the stipulated time. The petitioner opted not to file any response. The disciplinary authority after considering the statement of the witnesses examined before the Inquiry Officer as well the defence statement made by the petitioner, accepted the inquiry report and ordered the petitioner to be dismissed from service.