Pramath Patnaik, J.

1. In the instant writ application, the petitioner has prayed for quashing of the order dated 06.08.2011 passed by respondent no.4, the appellate authority confirming the order dated 28.05.2011 passed by the respondent no.5 pertaining to ‘removal from services’.

2. The brief facts, as has been disclosed in the writ application, in a nutshell is that while the petitioner was posted as constable at Dugda Range for controlling crime and giving due information to the higher authorities since 16.04.2010 and in course of his posting, illegal money was collected from the members of Truck owners association by the members of Central Industrial Security Force and its officials which was not communicated to higher authorities. The inaction on the part of the petitioner amounts to gross indiscipline, misconduct and involvement in corrupt practices. The said charge was issued on 21.12.2010 and inquiry officer was appointed. On the basis of statement of the delinquent those who have been proceeded departmentally separate and on the basis of confessional statement, the charges against the petitioner have been found to be proved. The respondent no.5 relying on the find