JUDGMENT

1. This writ petition has been filed to quash the impugned suspension order dated 2.9.2021 issued by the third respondent and to direct the respondents to release the entitled subsistence allowance of the petitioner within a stipulated period.

2. Briefly stated, the case of the petitioner is as follows:

The petitioner was appointed as driver in the Manipur Police Department and joined as driver in the office of the Superintendent of Police, Thoubal District. On 27.8.2021, the petitioner was proceeding from Khangabok to Moreh by carrying Rs.50,000/- for purchasing some carpets and household items from Moreh. Thereafter, the petitioner was proceeding from Moreh to Khangabok after completing his purchase by hiring one Eco Van Taxi. While he was approaching Wangjing Bridge on his way from Moresh to Khangabok, he has been informed by a senior police officer to meet at Wangjing Bazaar. Accordingly, the petitioner met the senior police officer and thereafter, the petitioner was taken to a place near Khongjom by the team of the senior police officer. Subsequently, the petitioner and two others were arrested in connection with an alleged incident that occurred at Moreh on a report sub