JUDGMENT :

1. The petitioner is a member of the Railway Protection Force (hereafter “Force” for short) and employed as a Constable. He is facing a disciplinary proceeding initiated under rule 153 of the Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987 (hereafter “RPF Rules” for short).

2. The memorandum of charge-sheet dated June 4, 2022 reveals the following charges drawn up against the petitioner:

Charge-I

1. Shri Sachin Bhosle, constable RPF Thana Kurduwadi, established constant contact with the wanted accused in the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act case and did not give any information about it to his higher officials.

This act of Mr. Sachin Bhosale constable RPF Thana Kurduwadi shows irresponsible gross negligence and unfaithful conduct in performing duty as a member of the force. In this way, the said constable has violated Rule 146.2(i), 146.3(i), 146.4, 147(i)(ii)(iii) of the RPF Rules, 1987.

Charge-II

2. Mr. Sachin Bhosale constable RPF Station Kurduwadi has informed the wanted accused persons in the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act case about their arrest and during the investigation misled the investigating officers and administration. This act of Mr. Sachin Bhosle cons