JUDGMENT

Madan B. Lokur, J. (Oral)

1. The Petitioners are aggrieved by an order dated 13th November, 2000 passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench in OA Nos. 739/1998 and 1896/1998.

2. One Vinod Kumar made a complaint on 21st/22nd February, 1995 to the effect that he was stopped by a PCR van and illegal gratification was demanded from him by the occupants of the PCR van, that is, Constable Shri Bhagwan and Head Constable Manjeet Singh.

3. On the basis of the complaint made by Vinod Kumar, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the two officials.

4. When Vinod Kumar entered the witness box, he denied the incident inasmuch as he stated that he was asked to write that complaint by some officer (Inspector Balwant Singh). He could not identify Head Constable Manjeet Singh or Constable Shri Bhagwan who were present during the enquiry proceedings. Vinod Kumar was unable to give material particulars of the incident but notwithstanding this, the Enquiry Officer held that the charge against the two officials was proved because they were unable to refute the allegation made against them.

5. The Disciplinary Authority accepted the report of the Enquiry