JUDGMENT

K.JAYACHANDRA REDDY, J.:— In this writ petition the petitioner has challenged the order passed by the Commandant, 11 th Battalion C.R. P.F., the 4th respondent, dismissing the petitioner from service. The petitioner was working as a Head-Constable in the Central Reserve Police Force ("CRPF" for short) on the relevant date. He joined as a Constable in the year 1963. He was awarded three medals for performing his duty diligently and in the year 1967 he was given an award of Rs. 500/- and a special promotion while fighting in the Nagaland. He also claims to have been awarded some other such cash awards later. He was promoted as Head Constable later on. In total he has put in 20 years of service. While working as Post Commander of Vijaynagar Post Tirap District, two under-trial prisoners who were Burmese nationals, were handed over on 29-3-83 till further orders by the Circle Officer to the custody of the CRPF Vijaynagar Post of which the petitioner was the Post Commander. On the intervening night of 4th and 5th April, 1983 the two Burmese nationals escaped from the custody. It was alleged that the petitioner was negligent in,his duty and that he did not take immediate action