JUDGMENT :

HON’BLE MR JUSTICE ARUN DEV CHOUDHURY

1. Heard Mr. R. Mazumdar, learned Amicus Curiae, representing the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S. K. Medhi, learned CGC representing the Union of India.

2. This Court taking note of the issues involved, requested Mr. R. Mazumdar, learned counsel to assist this Court as Amicus Curiae. Accordingly, Mr. Mazumdar, learned Amicus Curiae, has advanced his argument.

3. Before adverting to the argument of Mr. Mazumdar, learned Amicus Curiae, let this Court first record the background facts of the present case as discernible from the facts pleaded by the parties.

I. The petitioner was selected to the post of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Reserve Police Force (in short CRPF), vide an appointment letter dated 10.07.2010 issued by the Commandant-147 Bn, CRPF.

II. Thereafter, on 11.01.2011, the petitioner joined his duty at Dayapur, Silchar. After joining, the petitioner was sent to the CRPF Training Center at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. Unfortunately, while undergoing training, the petitioner sustained injuries in both his knees and accordingly, he was admitted to Composite Hospital, CRPF at Neemuch on 22.12.2011. Subsequently, he was referred to