JUDGMENT

SINGH, J.:— Leave granted.

2. This appeal is directed againstthe order of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, Delhi, quashing the order of the Ministry of Commerce dated 6-1-1986 rejecting the respondents representation against the adverse remarks awarded to him.

3. E. G. Nambudiri respondent is a Section Officer in the office of Chief Controller of Import and Exports, Ministry of Commerce. By a memorandum dated 7th May, 1985, the Director communicated adverse remarks awarded to the respondent for the year ending 1984. These remarks were as under:

"1. That you were not associated with the important work of the section such as the open house discussions, monthly analysis of the returns received from regional offices, complaints and Port Officers meetings.

2. That the quality of performance and application of knowledge, delegated authority and conceptual and professioanl skills on the jobs is very poor.

3. That you had a casual attitude to the work assigned. Your devotion to duty was insufficient. That subordinates used to complain that they could not work under you, as you could not give proper guidance.

4. That your job did not involve contact with the public