JUDGMENT

L. NAGESWARA RAO, J.

The Respondent was appointed as a Constable in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on 10.09.1990. By a memorandum dated 08.10.1999, an inquiry was proposed under Rule 36 of the C.I.S.F. Rules, 1969 for allegations of misconduct and misbehavior for the following Charges:

“Article of Charge-I

No.903190893, Ct. Abrar Ali, Area No. IV, Central Industrial Security Force, BCCL Unit, Dhanbad was granted 2 days casual leave from 12.08.1999 to 13.08.1999 and 14.08.1999 was a second Saturday. He had to resume his duty on 15.08.1999 (F/N). But, he reported for his duty at 1730 hrs. Thereafter, Asstt. Commandant of Area No. 4 directed the said Abrar Ali to remain inside the Camp as there was apprehension of danger to his life from the residents of nearby Basti. At about 1900 hrs when Abrar Ali was searched by C.H.M. to serve his suspension order, he was again found absent from the Camp. The said member of the force did not even deposit his leave Certificate in the Unit Office after coming back from leave. Therefore, Abrar Ali No.903190893 being a member of armed forces, is grossly negligent towards his duties and has disobeyed the Orders/directions of the Sup