ORDER :

Heard the parties through video conferencing.

2. This Cr.M.P. has been filed invoking the jurisdiction of this Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure with a prayer to quash the entire criminal proceeding including the order taking cognizance dated 17.11.2011 passed by learned Special Judge (Vigilance), Ranchi in connection with Special Case No.25 of 2002 arising out of Chatra Sadar P.S. Case No.53 of 2002.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner, in criminal conspiracy with the co-accused persons, was involved in making excess payment of money to the contractors much more than the estimated amount even though the work, for which the payment was made, was not completed. It is submitted that the allegation against the petitioner is false. It is next submitted that the petitioner is not named in the F.I.R. It is further submitted that the petitioner is a Junior Engineer. It is also submitted that in the F.I.R., specific allegation has been made against the Executive Engineer. It is further submitted that all the repairing works were done by the contractors selected and appointed by the Exec