JUDGMENT & ORDER (ORAL)

1. Heard Mr. J. Das, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. H. Gupta, learned CGC appearing for the respondents.

2. By way of this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner is challenging the impugned order dated 14/08/2006, issued by the respondent No. 3, whereby the petitioner was dismissed from service, and the consequent order(s) of the appellate as well as the revisional authorities, affirming such dismissal.

3. The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner, who was the Head Constable at the CISF unit BRPL, Bongaigaon at the relevant point of time, was issued a charge sheet on 27/02/2006 on the following charges:-

ARTICLE OF CHARGE-I

"An act prejudicial to good order and discipline of the Force in that No. 944690068 HC/GD D.C Ram of CISF Unit, BRPL Bongaigaon, while on "C" shift duty at Watch Tower No. 7 from 2100 hrs of 17.12.2005 to 0500 hrs of 18.12.2005 was found sleeping when checked by Insp/Exe M C Deka, Night Round Officer at about 0102 hrs on 18.12.2005. He threatened the Night Round Officer to take him t the Court and tried to intimidate him in performance of duty as well as to man