(1.) PETITIONER , Jagdev Singh, while functioning as officiating Subedar Major of 1st BN CRPF, Jammu, had left SMs Regimental Cash Book in Unit Canteen against the requirements which got destroyed in a fire which broke out at about 0245 hours on 30 May, 1994. A joint departmental inquiry held against the petitioner, HC Tika Ram and Bhagwati Prasad of 1st Bn. CRPF, Kishtwar found the petitioner to have failed to ensure safety and security of SMs Regimental Cash Book/Cheque Books.
(2.) AN Inquiry Officer was appointed to go into the charges framed against the petitioner and other officers of the force.
(3.) DURING the course of inquiry, the petitioner admitted his default but at the same time attributed it to the additional burden of the responsibilities which had been given to him by his superiors.