GUWAHATI, India, Nov. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Oct. 12:
1. Heard Mr. D. Borah, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. B. Sarma, learned CGC representing the respondent/Union of India.
2. The present application, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, assails an order dated 31.12.2004, by which the petitioner was removed from service.
3. The fact in a nutshell is that while the petitioner was employed as a constable driver under the CRPF was on earned leave for a period of 60 days w.e.f. 20.11.1995 to 18.01.1996. As he had not resumed his duty thereafter, a charge-sheet dated 06.04.1996 was issued to the petitioner proposing an enquiry in respect of two charges.
4. The essence of...