( 1 ) PETITIONER was commissioned in the Indian Army on 9-6-1968 as Second Lieutenant in Army Service Group. He was promoted from time to time and rose up to the rank of Colonel from which post he retired on 31-5-94. During the period May, 1990 to 31-10-1991 petitioner was posted as Commandant 4 Reserve Petroleum Depot, Delhi Cantt. He made local purchase of Hygiene Chemical for supply to various units dependent on the aforesaid depot where petitioner was posted. On 31. 10. 92 petitioner was transferred to ASC Centre North Gaya, Bihar. In May, 1993 after the transfer of the petitioner from 4 Reserve Petroleum Depot, Delhi Cantt. two technical inquiries were conducted into the aforesaid purchases made by the petitioner. It is the case of the petitioner that he was not called to give evidence in the said inquiries nor was found blame worthy on any account. However, on 7-5-94 a high level Staff Court of Inquiry was ordered by Western Command of Army to inquire into the alleged irregularities committed in the aforesaid purchase of Hygiene Chemical. The petitioner was awarded commendation by General Officer. In the English translation of the relevant portion of the said