KAUSHAL KUMAR Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) M. Katju, J. This Writ petition has been filed against the impugned judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Allahabad dated 31-2-2000 Annexure 1 to the writ petition and the order of the removal of the petitioner from service dated 27-10-1986. The petitioner Kaushal Kishore has died and his heirs are petitioner Nos. 2 to 5 to the writ petition.

(2.) THE deceased Kaushal Kumar joined service in the Railway as Electrical Cleaner in 1954 and 1960 he was promoted as Electrical Fitter. It appears that he was absent without leave from 10-11-1982 till the date of removal order dated 27-10-1986. Thus he was absent without leave for almost four years.

(3.) WE are also of the opinion that the punishment is not disproportionate to the offence since the petitioner was absent for about four years without leave. The writ petition is dismissed. Petition dismissed. .