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PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH
JAGMOHAN BANSAL
Satyaveer Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Jagmohan Bansal, J. (Oral)
1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside:
(i) order dated 20.03.2015 (Annexure P-5) passed by Inspector General of Police, South Range, Rewari;
(ii) order dated 04.07.2015 (Annexure P-7) passed by Director General of Police, Haryana.
2. The petitioner joined Haryana Police Force as Constable on 11.11.2008. The respondent initiated departmental inquiry against him alleging that he had remained absent from duty for 24 hours and 20 minutes. The petitioner remained absent from duty from 20.08.2014 to 21.08.2014 for 24 hours and 20 minutes. The respondent initiated departmental inquiry wherein he was found guilty of absence from duty. He was dismissed from service by order dated 23.01.2015 passed by Superintendent of Police, Rewari. He preferred an appeal which came to be partially allowed by Inspector General of Police, Rewari. The Appellate Authority vide order dated 20.03.2015 reduced the quantum of punishment. The punishment of dismissal from service was converted into forfeiture of 10 annual increments with permanent effect. He preferred revision before Director Gener
Dismissal of a police officer must consider length of service and pension rights, and should only occur for gravest misconduct or cumulative misconduct.
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