JUDGMENT

1. This appeal is filed by the original petitioner to challenge the judgment of the learned Single Judge dated 10.12.2021. The appellant was engaged as a constable-driver in CRPF. He was granted leave from 21.08.2013 to 19.09.2013. He however did not report for duty on completion of leave period. He remained unauthorisedly absent without sanction of leave from 20.09.2013 on wards without any intimation to the department. The departmental enquiry was therefore initiated against him. He did not participate in the enquiry. Final order was passed by the disciplinary authority on 10.09.2014 imposing punishment of dismissal. During the enquiry it appears that the department had discharged the charge-sheet, list of witnesses, enquiry officer's report at all stages but there was no response from the petitioner. The petitioner had challenged the order of the disciplinary authority. The appellate authority converted the order of dismissal to removal from service. Eventually the petitioner approached this Court and challenged the punishment imposed on him. His petition was dismissed by the learned Single Judge upon which this appeal has been filed.

2. Appearing for the appellant-origin