Thursday 29 June 2017

SHAILENDRA TIWARI, Aged about 58 years, Son of Mr. Ved Prakash Tiwari, Inspector, State Situation Room, Police Head Quarter, Jehangirabad, Bhopal District – Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), JIO : 79744-78155, e-MAIL : shai.tiwari15@gmail.com

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR

WRIT PETITION NO.               OF 2017 (S)


PETITIONER            :               SHAILENDRA TIWARI 


Versus

                               

RESPONDENTS        :       THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

                         


I N D E X



S. No.
Description of documents
Annexure
 Pages
1.
Index

1 to 3
2.

DECLARATION (Under Rule 25 of Chapter X)


4
3.
Chronology of Events

5 to 8
4.
Memo of Writ petition with affidavit

9 to 39
5.
List of documents.

40 & 41
6.
Copy of the Direct Order dated 23.10.2013
P-1
42
7.
Copy of the note sheet dated 01.01.2014
P-2
43
8.
Copy of the note sheet dated 06. 01.2014
P-3
44
9.
Copy of the suspension Order dated 10.01.2014
P-4
45
10.
Copy of the Application for voluntary retirement dated 10.01.2014
P-5
46
11.
Copy of the Representation dated 15.01.2014
P-6
47 TO 49
12.
Copy of the Order dated 30.01.2014 issued by respondent No. 3 according sanction of voluntary retirement
P-7
50
13.
Copy of the application dated 05.02.2014 for withdrawal of Voluntary retirement application
P-8
51
14.
Copy of the Order dated 28.02.2014 issued by respondent No. 3 allowing the application dated 05.02.2014 for withdrawal of Voluntary retirement application
P-9
52
15.
Copy of the Order dated 01.08.2014 passed by this Hon’ble High Court in Writ Petition No. 10765 of 2014 (S)
P-10
53 TO 56
16.
Copy of the Entire Charge sheet dated 02.04.2014
P-11
57 TO 66
17.
Copy of the written reply dated 11.04.2017 together with statement
P-12
67 TO 70
18.
Copy of the confidential communication dated 16.12.2014
P-13
71 TO 73
19.
Copy of the representation dated 00.03.2015
P-14
74 TO 80
20.
Copy of the ACR’s for the year 2009
P-15
81 TO 86
21.
Copy of the ACR’s for the year 2010
P-16
87 & 88
22.
Copy of the ACR’s for the year 2011
P-17
89 TO 94
23.
Copy of the ACR’s for the year 2012
P-18
95 TO 99
24.
Copy of the ACR’s for the year 2013
P-19
100 TO 104
25.
Copy of the representation dated 08.07.2015 before the respondent No. 2
P-20
105 & 106
26.
Copy of the list dated 30.03.2015 of all Rewards/ penalties obtained through the provisions Section 6 (1) of Right to Information Act, 2005
P-21
107
27.
Copy of the final report dated 24.02.2015
P-22
108 TO 119
28.
Copy of the show cause notice dated 04.03.2015 (wrongly typed as 04.03.2014)
P-23
120
29.
Copy of the reply dated 11.03.2015
P-24
121 TO 132
30.
Copy of the impugned Order dated 25.03.2015 in relation to withholding of increment
P-25
133 & 134
31.
Copy of the representation
P-26
135 & 136
32.
Copy of the impugned Order dated 10.06.2015 passed by respondent No. 2
P-27
137 TO 138
33.
Copy of the impugned Order dated 23.05.2016 passed by respondent No. 1
P-28
139
34.
Copy of the impugned Order dated 03.11.2016 passed by respondent No. 2
P-29
140
35.
VAKALATNAMA

141
36.
COURT FEE

142




PLACE : JABALPUR


DATED :                          ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER




IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR.

WRIT PETITION NO.               OF 2017 (S)


PETITIONER              :                       SHAILENDRA TIWARI

Versus

                               

RESPONDENTS        :       THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

 

DECLARATION


(Under Rule 25 of Chapter X)


The copies as required by Rule 25 of Chapter X of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh Rules, 2008, have served upon
                      Clerk of office of the Advocate General for Madhya Pradesh at      PM on                 2017 in Jabalpur.

PLACE : JABALPUR


DATE :                             ADVOCATE FOR PETITIONER





IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHY PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR

WRIT PETITION NO.               OF 2017 (S)


PETITIONER              :                       SHAILENDRA TIWARI

Versus

                               

RESPONDENTS        :       THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

               

CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS



S.No
 Date
Events
1.
24.02.1987
Petitioner was appointed on 24.02.1987 as Sub-Inspector through direct recruitment.
2.
06.08.2010
Looking to his meritorious career he was given promotion on 06.08.2010 to the post of Inspector.
3.
31.03.2010
Petitioner belongs to Non-gazette Executive officer category and getting pay scale of Rs. 15,600/ - Rs. 39,100/ + Rs. 5,400/- as on 31.03.2010.
4.
23.10.2013
Vide Direct Order dated 23.10.2013 the respondent No. 3 directed the respondent No. 5 to fill up the vacancies looking to upcoming Legislative Assembly and Lokshabha Elections and submit a memorandum within a week.
5.
01.01.2014
A note sheet dated 01.01.2014 was moved by the petitioner in respect actual working strength/ post sanctions at District Special Establishment, Raisen which reflects that out of 16 sanctioned post there were only 6 persons performing the duties. Petitioner also sought deployment of 2 Constables so that during remaining period SI Bihari Ram Yadav, they would be trained and work would not be hampered in his absence.
6.
06. 01.2014
Another note sheet dated 06.01.2014 was issued by the Establishment section which reflects seeking transfer of SI Jainendra Dubey and Constable Sanjiv Pratap Singh.
7.
10.01.2014
While working as Inspector in charge, District Special Establishment, Raisen petitioner was put under suspension vide Order dated 10.01.2014.
8.
10.01.2014
It is humbly submitted that some note sheet was placed before the respondent No. 4 by the InCharge of District Special Cell, pointing out the requirement of posting of persons and on that day, the petitioner was called in the chamber of respondent No. 4. The petitioner pointed out his difficulties in assignment of special duties and contended that looking to his illness; it would not be possible for him to discharge such duties. However, since his prayers were not considered, he gave a notice of voluntary retirement on the very same date, which subsequently withdrawn.
9.
15.01.2014
This enraged the respondent No. 4, who placed the petitioner under suspension by order dated 10.01.2014. A detailed representation against the said suspension order was made by the petitioner before the respondent No. 3, which was pending for consideration.
10.
30.01.2014
Vide Order dated 30.01.2014 the respondent No. 3 accorded sanction of voluntary retirement of petitioner w.e.f. 10.04.2014.

05.02.2014
Petitioner submitted that he had not submitted the application for voluntary retirement. It was a prayer for transferring him from District Special Establishment Raisen to some other place within Hoshangabad Range. The application was made following the outcome of the mental torture given by respondent No. 4.
11.
28.02.2014
Vide Order dated 28.02.2014 the respondent No. 3 was pleased to kind enough in allowing the application dated 05.02.2014 for withdrawal of Voluntary retirement application and cancelled its earlier order dated 30.01.2014.
12.
02.04.2014
It is humbly submitted that after expiry of period of 45 days, the charge sheet was issued to the petitioner on 02.04.2014 by the respondent No. 4 only on the basis of preliminary enquiry report given by the Additional superintendent of Police, Raisen. The petitioner had submitted his reply, but no action was taken.
13.
11.04.2017
If the Rules were made applicable, then the suspension order dated 10.01.2014 stands automatically vacated because of not issuing the charge sheet within a period of 45 days. Petitioner by submitting a written reply to each of the article of charges together with allegations leveled against him.
14.
16.07.2014
The power to suspended the petitioner in such circumstances was not available to the respondent No. 4 therefore the petitioner was constrained to file a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India forming subject matter of Writ Petition No. 10765 of 2014 (S).
15.
01.08.2014
Order dated 01.08.2014 passed by this Hon’ble High Court in Writ Petition No. 10765 of 2014 (S)
16.
16.12.2014
The then respondent No. 3 was so much having malice his mind towards petitioner that he gave “D” in Annual Confidential Report of the petitioner. The same was communicated by the officials of respondent No. 2 through the confidential communication dated 16.12.2014.
17.
00.03.2015
Petitioner made a representation against the adverse entries in ACR while submitting that he was awarded 168 Rewards 06 small penalties during 26 years service and during the year 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2012 the petitioner was awarded “B” in the ACRs and in the year 2013 he was awarded “A”.
18.
10.06.2015
Petitioner’s appeal against the punishment was rejected by the respondent No. 2
19.
08.07.2015
Petitioner made a further representation before the respondent No. 2 against the adverse entries in ACR of the year 2014.
20.
30.03.2015
Petitioner also submitted a copy all Rewards/ penalties obtained through the provisions Section 6 (1) of Right to Information Act, 2005.
21.
24.02.2015
A final report dated 24.02.2015 in terms of conclusions of departmental enquiry was prepared by the respondent No. 4.
22.
04.03.2015
Petitioner was asked to submit reply to show cause notice within a period of 7 days through show cause notice dated 04.03.2015 (wrongly typed as 04.03.2014)
23.
11.03.2015
Petitioner submitted his reply to show cause notice dated 04.03.2015.
24.
25.03.2015
Vide Order dated 25.03.2015 respondent No. 3 passed an order whereby and whereunder directing to withhold 1 increment for a period of 1 year without cumulative effect and treating the period of suspension from 10.01.2014 to 23.08.2014 (total 226 days) leave without pay.
25.

Petitioner made a representation before the respondent No. 2 and submitted that it would be injustice to treat the period of suspension from 10.01.2014 to 23.08.2014 (total 226 days) leave without pay.
26.
23.05.2016
Petitioner’s representation was rejected by the Government vide impugned order dated 23.05.2016  passed by respondent No. 1
27.
03.11.2016
His representation regarding adverse entries in the ACR was also rejected by respondent No. 2
28.

Petitioner preferred a Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India against action on the part of the respondent authorities in imposing minor penalty of withholding of 1 increment without cummulative effect for a period of 1 year, before the Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh Principal Seat at Jabalpur.
PLACE : JABALPUR


DATED :                           ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER
Format No. 7
(Chapter X, Rule 23)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR.

WRIT PETITION NO.                       OF 2017 (S)


PETITIONER            :               SHAILENDRA TIWARI, Aged

about 58 years, Son of Mr. Ved Prakash Tiwari, Inspector, State Situation Room, Police Head Quarter, Jehangirabad, Bhopal District – Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), JIO : 79744-78155, e-MAIL : shai.tiwari15@gmail.com


Versus

                               
RESPONDENTS        :1.    THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH,
Through the Principal Secretary, Home Department, Ministry, Vallabh Bhawan Bhopal - 462 002, (Madhya Pradesh).

2.     Director General of Police, Police Head Quarter, Jehangirabad, Bhopal - 462 008, (Madhya Pradesh), Phone : 0755-244 3500  Fax : 0755-244 3501  E-mail : dgpmp@mppolice.gov.in.

3.     Inspector General of Police, Hoshangabad Range, District Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh).  Phone : 07574 - 25 0123, E-Mail : ig_hoshangabad@mppolice.gov.in


4.     Superintendent of Police, District Raisen (Madhya Pradesh) Phone : 07482- 22 3204, E-mail : sp_raisen@mppolice.gov.in


5.     Mr. Kunj Bihari Sharma, The then Superintendent of Police, Raisen, District – Raisen (Madhya Pradesh) Presently posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rural Bhopal, District – Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)



(Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India).


1.  Particulars of the Cause/ Order against which the petition is made:





S. No.
Date of Order / Notification/ Circular / Policy/ Decision Etc. :
Passed in (Case Or File Number) :

Passed by (Name and Designation of the Court, Authority, Tribunal Etc.)


(1)
(2)
(3)
1.
10.01.2014 (Annexure P-4)
Pu. A./ Rai/ Steno/ 24/ 2014
Mr. Kunj Bihari Sharma, Superintendent of Police, Raisen (Madhya Pradesh)
2.
25.03.2015 (Annexure P-25)
PU MA NI/ HO ZO/ NI SA/ VI ZO/A. AADESH/ -06-B/15
Mr. Satish Kumar Saksena, Inspector General of Police, Hoshangabad Range, Hoshangabad, (Madhya Pradesh)
3.
10.06.2015 (Annexure P-27)
Pu. Mu./ 23/ B-1/ (62-15)/ 15/ 1152
Mr. Surendra Singh, Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
4.
23.05.2016 (Annexure P-28)
1733/ 6572/ 2015/ B-4/ Two
Ms. Kamla Upadhyay, Additional Secretary, Home Department, Ministry, Bhopal, (Madhya Pradesh)
5.
03.11.2016 (Annexure P-29)
PU MU/ 1/ ACR CELL/ 10/ 686/ 16
Additional Inspector General of Police (Administration) for Director General of Police, Police Head Quarter, Bhopal, (Madhya Pradesh)


(4)        Subject – matter in brief: By preferring this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India invoking the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of this Hon’ble High Court by calling in question the legality, validity, propriety and correctness of the action on the part of the respondent authorities in imposing minor penalty of stoppage of one increment without cumulative effect for a period of 1 year and directed to determine the period of suspension since 10.01.2014 to 23.08.2014 (total 226 days) from leave of petitioner.


2.  A declaration that no proceeding on the same subject matter has been previously instituted in any Court, Authority or Tribunal, if instituted, the Status or result thereof, along with copy of the Order:

Petitioner on an earlier occasion assailed the Order of suspension before this Hon’ble High Court forming the Subject matter of Writ Petition No. 10735 of 2014 (S) which was disposed off vide Order dated 01.08.2014 Annexure P-10.

3.  Details of the remedied exhausted :

The petitioner declares that he has availed all statutory and other remedies.

4.  Delay, if any, in filing the petition and explanation therefor

Against the order imposing penalty of withholding of 1 increment for a period of 1 year without cumulative effect, the petitioner raised number of representation and appeal to the respondent No. 2 so also a review before the respondent No. 1 which resulted into rejection of all mercy petitions. From pillar to post petitioner was knocking every door for the redressal of his grievances but at the end petitioner surrenders himself before this Hon’ble High Court to seek justice as litigation is the last resort when governments completely disregard the rule of law.

5.  Facts of the Case :

1.   Petitioner is a peace loving national of India and entitled for the all the benefit and fundamental rights as enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India. Respondents are the instrumentality of state within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution of India and therefore amenable to the writ jurisdiction of this Hon’ble High Court.

2.   Petitioner was appointed on 24.02.1987 as Sub-Inspector through direct recruitment. Looking to his meritorious career he was given promotion on 06.08.2010 to the post of Inspector. Petitioner belongs to Non-gazette Executive officer category and getting pay scale of Rs. 15,600/ - Rs. 39,100/ + Rs. 5,400/- as on 31.03.2010. Petitioner is a Class – II, Gazetted employee of Madhya Pradesh Police of the State Government of Madhya Pradesh.

3.   Vide Direct Order dated 23.10.2013 the respondent No. 3 directed the respondent No. 5 to fill up the vacancies looking to upcoming Legislative Assembly and Lokshabha Elections and submit a memorandum within a week. Copy of the Direct Order dated 23.10.2013 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-1.

4.   A note sheet dated 01.01.2014 was moved by the petitioner in respect actual working strength/ post sanctions at District Special Establishment, Raisen which reflects that out of 16 sanctioned post there were only 6 persons performing the duties. Petitioner also sought deployment of 2 Constables so that during remaining period SI Bihari Ram Yadav, they would be trained and work would not be hampered in his absence. Copy of the note sheet dated 01.01.2014 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-2. Another note sheet dated 06.01.2014 was issued by the Establishment section which reflects seeking transfer of SI Jainendra Dubey and Constable Sanjiv Pratap Singh. Copy of the note sheet dated 06. 01.2014 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-2. A table showing actual working strength/ post sanctions at District Special Establishment, Raisen is given hereinbelow :

S. NO.
NAME OF POSTS
sanctioned post
Working strength
Remarks
1.
Inspector
01
01
01
2.
Sub Inspector
04
02
(1) Sub- Inspector Bihari Ram Yadav was going to retire on 24.02.2014 (2) Sub –Inspector Ganga Ram Yadav was going to be promoted in the month of January/ February, 2014
3.
Assistant Sub-Inspector
02
01
01
4.
Assistant Sub-Inspector (A)
02
NIL
NIL
5.
Reporter
01
NIL
NIL
6.
Head Constable
04
01
Head Constable Rakesh Rohar was assigned work at Obedullaganj
7.
Constable
02
01
01

Total
16
06
03



5.   While working as Inspector in charge, District Special Establishment, Raisen petitioner was put under suspension vide Order dated 10.01.2014. Copy of the suspension Order dated 10.01.2014 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-4. It is humbly submitted that some note sheet was placed before the respondent No. 4 by the InCharge of District Special Cell, pointing out the requirement of posting of persons and on that day, the petitioner was called in the chamber of respondent No. 4. The petitioner pointed out his difficulties in assignment of special duties and contended that looking to his illness; it would not be possible for him to discharge such duties. However, since his prayers were not considered, he gave a notice of voluntary retirement on the very same date, which subsequently withdrawn. Copy of the Application for voluntary retirement dated 10.01.2014 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-5. This enraged the respondent No. 4, who placed the petitioner under suspension by order dated 10.01.2014. A detailed representation against the said suspension order was made by the petitioner before the respondent No. 3, which was pending for consideration. Copy of the Representation dated 15.01.2014 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-6.  Vide Order dated 30.01.2014 the respondent No. 3 accorded sanction of voluntary retirement of petitioner w.e.f. 10.04.2014. Copy of the Order dated 30.01.2014 issued by respondent No. 3 according sanction of voluntary retirement is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-7. Petitioner submitted that he had not submitted the application for voluntary retirement. It was a prayer for transferring him from District Special Establishment Raisen to some other place within Hoshangabad Range. The application was made following the outcome of the mental torture given by respondent No. 4. Copy of the application dated 05.02.2014 for withdrawal of Voluntary retirement application is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-8. Vide Order dated 28.02.2014 the respondent No. 3 was pleased to kind enough in allowing the application dated 05.02.2014 for withdrawal of Voluntary retirement application and cancelled its earlier order dated 30.01.2014. Copy of the Order dated 28.02.2014 issued by respondent No. 3 allowing the application dated 05.02.2014 for withdrawal of Voluntary retirement application is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-9.


6.   It is humbly submitted that after expiry of period of 45 days, the charge sheet was issued to the petitioner on 02.04.2014 by the respondent No. 4 only on the basis of preliminary enquiry report given by the Additional superintendent of Police, Raisen. The petitioner had submitted his reply, but no action was taken. The power to suspended the petitioner in such circumstances was not available to the respondent No. 4 therefore the petitioner was constrained to file a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India forming subject matter of Writ Petition No. 10765 of 2014 (S). Copy of the Order dated 01.08.2014 passed by this Hon’ble High Court in Writ Petition No. 10765 of 2014 (S) is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-10.

7.   It is humbly submitted that the provisions of suspension are separately made in the Madhya Pradesh Police Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations, for brevity). As per the amendment made in the Regulations, power of Senior Superintendent of Police and Superintendent of Police as prescribed under Regulation 221 (d) of said Regulations can be exercised only in circumstances when a departmental enquiry is pending in respect of misconduct of any such employee. If that provisions is read with other provisions made in the Regulations 247 of the Regulations, it would be clear that suspension is not to be made generally, but only in exceptional circumstances in all cases in which a serious departmental charge which may result in imposition of penalty of dismissal, is brought against a police officer. However, the Order of suspension simply says that the petitioner is suspended because of his misbehavior and in discipline conduct in the office. It is nowhere said that the departmental enquiry is contemplated against the petitioner.

8.   It is humbly submitted that the fact further remains that for the police officers upto the rank of Inspector onwards, the procedure as laid down under the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules 1966 (Hereinafter referred to as Rules, for short) are made applicable. The suspension is prescribed under Rule 9 of the said Rules, wherein specific provisions is made under sub-rule (2-a) of Rule 9 of the Rules aforesaid, in respect of issuance of charge sheet. From the description of reason of suspension, it is clear that it was owing to indiscipline and misconduct of the petitioner for which a departmental enquiry was required to be conducted and that being so, it was necessary to issue him a charge sheet within 45 days. Believing that the charge sheet was not required to be issued to the petitioner within 45 days from the date of suspension as nothing is prescribed in that respect under the Regulations, it appears that immediate action was not taken for issuance of charge sheet and the same had been issued to the petitioner on 02.04.2014. Copy of the Entire Charge sheet dated 02.04.2014 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-11. If the Rules were made applicable, then the suspension order dated 10.01.2014 stands automatically vacated because of not issuing the charge sheet within a period of 45 days. Petitioner by submitting a written reply to each of the article of charges together with allegations leveled against him. Copy of the written reply dated 11.04.2017 together with statement is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-12.

9.   The then respondent No. 3 was so much having malice his mind towards petitioner that he gave “D” in Annual Confidential Report of the petitioner. The same was communicated by the officials of respondent No. 2 through the confidential communication dated 16.12.2014. Copy of the confidential communication dated 16.12.2014 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-13. Petitioner made a representation against the adverse entries in ACR while submitting that he was awarded 168 Rewards 06 small penalties during 26 years service and during the year 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2012 the petitioner was awarded “B” in the ACRs and in the year 2013 he was awarded “A”. Copy of the representation dated 00.03.2015 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-14. Copy of the ACR’s for the year 2009 to 2013 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-15 to P-19. All the Superintendent of Police have given good remarks as shown in the table below :

S. N.
PLACE OF POSTING
NAME OF SUPRINTENDENT OF POLICE
REMARKS
1.
Ujjain
Mr. R. K. Tripathi
Mr. S. P. Gupta,
Mr. Vijay Kumar Shukla
Mr. M. R. Krishna
All the superintendent of Police have given “Good” where as the then Superintendent of Police awarded “D” in the ACR due to malice in his mind and ill will.
2.
Raisen
Mr. Sanjiv Singh
Mr. H. S. Panwar
Mr. Mukesh Jain
3.
Shivpuri
Mr. Arun Pratap Singh
Mr. Mahendra Singh Tomar
Mr. R. P. Singh
Mr. R. S. Meena
4.
Vidisha
Mr. Milind Kanaskar
Mr. Ved Prakash Sharma
Mr. M. K. Mudgal
Mr. Anant Kumar
Mr. R. P. Shrivastava
Mr. Anil Kumar
Mr. R. L. Prajapati
5.
Sehore
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Mr. K. D. Parashar
6.
Raisen
Mr. I. P. Kulshrestha
Mr. Shashi Kant Shukla
Mr. Kunj Bihari Sharma


10.                Petitioner made a further representation before the respondent No. 2 against the adverse entries in ACR of the year 2014. Copy of the representation dated 08.07.2015 before the respondent No. 2 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-20. Petitioner also submitted a copy all Rewards/ penalties obtained through the provisions Section 6 (1) of Right to Information Act, 2005. Copy of the list dated 30.03.2015 of all Rewards/ penalties obtained through the provisions Section 6 (1) of Right to Information Act, 2005 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-21.

11.                A final report dated 24.02.2015 in terms of conclusions of departmental enquiry was prepared by the respondent No. 4. Copy of the final report dated 24.02.2015 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-22. Petitioner was asked to submit reply to show cause notice within a period of 7 days. Copy of the show cause notice dated 04.03.2015 (wrongly typed as 04.03.2014) is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-23. Petitioner submitted his reply to show cause notice dated 04.03.2015. Copy of the reply dated 11.03.2015 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-24



12.                Vide Order dated 25.03.2015 respondent No. 3 passed an order whereby and whereunder directing to withhold 1 increment for a period of 1 year without cumulative effect and treating the period of suspension from 10.01.2014 to 23.08.2014 (total 226 days) leave without pay. Copy of the impugned Order dated 25.03.2015 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-25. Petitioner made a representation before the respondent No. 2 and submitted that it would be injustice to treat the period of suspension from 10.01.2014 to 23.08.2014 (total 226 days) leave without pay. Copy of the representation is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-26. Vide order dated 10.06.2015 the respondent No. 2 rejected the petitioner’s appeal. Copy of the impugned Order dated 10.06.2015 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-27. Petitioner’s representation was rejected by the Government vide order dated 23.05.2016. Copy of the impugned Order dated 23.05.2016 passed by respondent No. 1 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-28. His representation regarding adverse entries in the ACR was also rejected. Copy of the impugned Order dated 03.11.2016 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-29.  Hence this petition on following grounds amongst the others


6.  Grounds urged :

A.   Because the respondent authorities failed to appreciate that prior to issuing of the impugned suspension order, the petitioner had never faced any departmental proceeding nor he had had been suspended in his whole life career of 26 years of service.

B.   Because the Order of suspension was to be issued by the employer and in case if it is not been issued by the employer, it has be confirmed by the employer. But in the case in hand it has been never been confirmed by the employer and the copy of the suspension was sent only to ASP & RI which were the sub-ordinate official of SP.

C.   The ASP Mr. Mukesh Vaishya was present at the time of incident, so also he was the eye witness of whole incident. The Respondent No. 4 ought not have directed the ASP to conduct the preliminary inquiry looking to the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case as it is voilative of principal of natural justice, the preliminary enquiry ought to have conducted by the person who was unaware of incident/ not interested person as well not sub-ordinate of respondent No. 5 who was under duress, threat and pressure therefore the whole procedure is vitiated in the eye of Law.

D.  Respondent No. 5 being complainant himself could not have conducted the departmental enquiry and/ or issued charge sheet. When the petitioner raised the objection in this regard, the matter was transferred to respondent No. 3 but the charges and preliminary inquiry report was the same, the respondent No. 3 could have issued a fresh charge sheet and fresh preliminary inquiry, ought to have been made.

E.   Because the respondents authorities failed to appreciate that in catena of decisions the Apex Court has held that the writing of ACR of an employee is an important job because even if it is not to be treated as a punishment if an adverse entry is recorded in the ACR, but it has to be kept in mind that the grading in the ACRs sometime comes in the ways of the persons like petitioner in getting benefits in the service. These aspects were deeply considered by the Apex Court in the case of Dev Dutt vs. Union of India and others, (2008) 8 SCC 725 as also in the case of State of Haryana vs. Shri P.C. Wadhwa, IPS, Inspector General of Police and another, AIR 1987 SC 1201. It is to be seen that in case there was a dispute with respect to the ACR of a particular year, the respondents-authorities could have seen the ACR of one year preceeding the years under consideration. If that would have been done, the claim of the petitioner would have been considered in more appropriate manner.

F.   The period of suspension was directed to be computed on the leave the petitioner and the feg end of the retirement petitioner is unable to encash it. It is settled principle of law the when minor punishment is imposed the period of suspension is required to be treated as period on duty, when the petitioner raised a voice in this regard the respondent No. 3 issued a circular that the police officials are governed by the Police regulations and not by the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 although the petitioner was charged under Rule 3 (b) of CCS (Conduct) Rule 1965.

G.  ACR of petitioner was degraded to “D” because of the malafide of intention of respondent No. 5 without assigning any reason. It is well settled principles of Law that the petitioner after getting “A” in the previous year of ACR the respondent NO. 5 could not have given “D” in the subsequent year. At worst he could have given “B”. The promotion of petitioner is due in this year and his previous 5 years ACR is required to be looked into but because of adverse entries in the year 2014 he would be unfit for the promotion. Likewise selection grade is due on 21.12.2017 after successful completion of 30 years of service and petitioner is also going to deprive of it.

H.  Because the respondent authorities failed to appreciate that they have not considered the defence of the petitioner and proceeded to punish the petitioner without evaluating his defence or explanation. Even in a proceeding under Rule 16 the inquiry contemplated under the statutory rule has to be done showing application of mind which includes assessment of defence of the employee its consideration in accordance with the law and thereafter recording of reasons either for accepting of the defence or its rejection. It is only after exercising such a process, the order of punishment under Rule 16 of the Rules can be imposed. Any punishment even a minor one has adverse effect on the career of an employee and therefore a finding of guilt has to be recorded after considering the defence and explanation of the delinquent employee. This is a mandatory requirement and without considering this aspect if any order of punishment is passed the same becomes unsustainable under the law. In this case there is no assessment or consideration of the explanation of the employee, with regard to the delay due to non-availability of witness etc. and in an illegal or casual manner he is held guilty of the misconduct without considering his explanation. This is not permissible and therefore on this count, the entire action stand vitiated as held by this Hon’ble High Court in the case of Gajendra Singh Vardhman V/s The State of Madhya Pradesh in the file of Writ Appeal No. 699 of 2014 decided on 04.09.2014.

I.    Because the respondent authorities failed to appreciate that the provisions of suspension are separately made in the Madhya Pradesh Police Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations, for brevity). As per the amendment made in the Regulations, power of Senior Superintendent of Police and Superintendent of Police as prescribed under Regulation 221 (d) of said Regulations can be exercised only in circumstances when a departmental enquiry is pending in respect of misconduct of any such employee. If that provisions is read with other provisions made in the Regulations 247 of the Regulations, it would be clear that suspension is not to be made generally, but only in exceptional circumstances in all cases in which a serious departmental charge which may result in imposition of penalty of dismissal, is brought against a police officer. However, the Order of suspension simply says that the petitioner is suspended because of his misbehavior and in discipline conduct in the office. It is nowhere said that the departmental enquiry is contemplated against the petitioner.

J.    Because the respondent authorities ought to have considered that the fact further remains that for the police officers upto the rank of Inspector onwards, the procedure as laid down under the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules 1966 (Hereinafter referred to as Rules, for short) are made applicable. The suspension is prescribed under Rule 9 of the said Rules, wherein specific provisions is made under sub-rule (2-a) of Rule 9 of the Rules aforesaid, in respect of issuance of charge sheet. From the description of reason of suspension, it is clear that it was owing to indiscipline and misconduct of the petitioner for which a departmental enquiry was required to be conducted and that being so, it was necessary to issue him a charge sheet within 45 days. Believing that the charge sheet was not required to be issued to the petitioner within 45 days from the date of suspension as nothing is prescribed in that respect under the Regulations, it appears that immediate action was not taken for issuance of charge sheet and the same had been issued to the petitioner on 02.04.2014. If the Rules were made applicable, then the suspension order dated 10.01.2014 stands automatically vacated because of not issuing the charge sheet within a period of 45 days.

K.   Because the respondent authorities erred in Law in not considering that after expiry of period of 45 days, the charge sheet was issued to the petitioner on 02.04.2014 by the respondent No. 4 only on the basis of preliminary enquiry report given by the Additional superintendent of Police, Raisen. The petitioner had submitted his reply, but no action was taken. The power to suspended the petitioner in such circumstances was not available to the respondent No. 4 therefore the petitioner was constrained to file a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India forming subject matter of Writ Petition No. 10765 of 2014 (S).

L.   Because the respondent authorities committed grave error and irregularity in not considering that the post of Inspector of Police continues till date to form part of the cadre constituted under the M. P. Police Executive (Non-Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules, 1996 ("Non-Gazetted Rules" for brevity). The post of Inspector of Police till date does not form part of the cadre constituted by the M.P. Police Executive (Gazetted) Service Recruitment and Promotion Rules, 2000 ("Gazetted Rules" for brevity). Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1966 ("1966 Rules" for brevity) in Rule 3(l)(d) excludes the applicability of the 1966 Rules to such person for whom special provision for the time being in force is made in respect of matters covered by the Rules of 1966 by or under any law.  Section 7 of the Police Act, 1861 bestows plenary powers to the IG, DIG and AIG to dismiss and discharge any Police Officer of Subordinate rank subject to protection provided under Article 311 of the Constitution of India and the relevant Rules. M.P. Police Regulations ("Regulations" for brevity) are statutory in nature having been framed under section 43(2) and (3) of Indian Police Act, 1861. Regulation 213 of the Regulations, by implication excludes the applicability of the Regulations to the members of the Indian Police Service and M.P. State Police Service (Officers of the rank of Dy.S.P. and above). An Inspector of Police is undoubtedly subordinate in rank to Dy. S.P. and is neither a member of M.P. State Police Service as mentioned in Regulation 213 nor a member of the services/cadres constituted under the Gazetted Rules.

M. Because the respondent authorities committed material irregularity-illegality in not considering that Regulation 221 of the Regulations bestows power upon SP to inflict punishment of censure on Inspectors whereas Regulation 222 bestows powers on DIG to inflict any punishment except removal, dismissal or compulsory retirement from service upon Inspectors. Regulation 228 of the Regulations provides that in all cases of removal, compulsory retirement from service, reduction in rank/grade/pay or withdrawing of increments for a period in excess of one year, the SP shall be empowered to set forth the charge, the evidence on which the charge is based, the defence of the accused, the statements of his witnesses, if any, the findings of the SP with reasons on which it is based and the enquiry report containing the findings in regard to the charges against the delinquent officer. Thus, in other words, the SP is empowered by Regulation 228 to issue a charge-sheet/institute disciplinary proceedings against an Inspector of Police. In the backdrop of the undisputed factual matrix supra, this Court is persuaded to hold that the Regulation 228 categorically provides for issuance of charge-sheet to an Inspector of Police and, therefore by necessary implication arising out of conjoint reading of Regulation 213 and Rule 3(l)(d) of 1966 Rules, the applicability of 1966 Rules gets excluded qua an Inspector of Police as regards the subject-matter of competence to issue charge-sheet.

N.  The charges leveled against the petitioner by no stretch of imagination be taken to be a conduct congenial of a government servant. Rule 3 of the Rules stipulates:
"3. General.-(1) Every Government servant shall at all times :-
        (i)     maintain absolute integrity;
        (ii)    maintain devotion to duty; and
        (iii)  do nothing which is   unbecoming   of   a Government servant.
(2) (i) Every Government servant holding a supervisory post shall take all possible steps to ensure the integrity and devotion to duty of all Government servants for the time being under his control and authority.

(ii) No Government servant shall, in the performance of his official duties or in the exercise of the powers conferred on him, act otherwise than in his best judgment except that when he is acting under the direction of his official superior and shall, where he is acting under such direction, obtain the direction in writing, wherever practicable, and where it is not practicable to obtain the direction in writing, he shall obtain written confirmation of the direction as soon thereafter as possible.

Explanation.- Nothing in clause (ii) of sub-rule (2) shall be construed as empowering the Government servant to evade his responsibilities by seeking instructions from, or approval of, a superior officer or authority when such instructions, are not necessary under the scheme of distribution of powers and responsibilities.

Madhya Pradesh Police Regulations

64. General Condition of Service- Every candidate for an appointment in the police should be made acquainted, prior to appointment, with the general conditions of police service, which are as follows: -    
(1)             Each police officer shall devote his whole time to the police service alone. He shall not take part in any trade or calling whatever, unless expressly  permitted to do so.
(2)             He shall faithfully and honestly use his best abilities to fulfill all his duties  as a police officer.
(3)             He shall confirm himself simplicity to all rules, which shall, from time to  time, be made for the regulation and good order of the service. And shall  cultivate a proper regard for its honour and respectability.
(4)             He shall submit to discipline, observe subordination and promptly obey All lawful orders.
(5)             He shall serve and reside wherever he may be directed to serve and reside.
(6)             He shall wear, when on duty, such dress and accoutrements as shall, from  time to time, be prescribed for each rank of the service and shall be always  neat and clean in his appearance. At no time shall any police officer appears partly in uniform and partly in mufti. 
(7)             He shall allow such deductions to be made, from his pay and allowances as may be required for kit, quarters and the like, under the rules of the service. 
(8)             He shall promptly discharge such debts as the Superintendent may direct and shall not without the Superintendent's permission, have money transactions with any other police officer, or borrow money from a resident of the district in which he is employed.
(9)             He shall not withdraw from the service without distinct permission in writing, or (in the absence of such permission) without giving two months' previous warning of his intention to do so.
(10)           He shall not on any occasion or under any pretext, directly or indirectly take or receive any present, gratuity or fee from any person what so ever, without the sanction of the Superintendent.
(11)           He shall act with respect and deference towards all officers of Government and with forbearance, kindness and civility towards private persons of all ranks. In private life he shall set an example of peaceful behaviors and shall avoid all partisanship.
(12)           On ceasing to belong to the force, he will immediately deliver up all kit and accoutrements, and vacate any quarters that have been supplied to him at the public cost.


7.  Relief Prayed for :

(a)    That the Hon’ble High court shall be pleased to call for the entire original record of lis for its kind perusal.

(b)    That the Hon’ble High Court shall be pleased to issue suitable writ or direction quashing impugned Order No. PU A/ RAI/ STENO/ 24/2014 dated 10.01.2014 (Annexure P-4) passed by respondent No. 1.

(c)    That the Hon’ble High Court shall be pleased to issue suitable writ or direction quashing impugned Order No. PU MA NI/ HO ZO/ NI SA/ VI ZO/A. AADESH/ -06-B/15 dated 25.03.2015 (Annexure P-25) passed by respondent No. 3.

(d)    That the Hon’ble High Court shall be pleased to issue suitable writ or direction quashing impugned Order No. PU MU/ 23/ B-1/ (62-15)/15 / 1152 dated 10.06.2015 (Annexure P-27) passed by respondent No. 2.

(e)    That the Hon’ble High Court shall be pleased to issue suitable writ or direction quashing impugned Order No. 1733/ 6572/ 2015/ B-4/ Two dated 23.05.2016 (Annexure P-28) passed by respondent No. 1


(f)     That the Hon’ble High Court shall be pleased to issue suitable writ or direction quashing impugned Order No. PU MU/ 1/ ACR CELL/ 10/ 686/ 16 dated 03.11.2016 (Annexure P-29) passed by respondent No. 2.


(g)    That the Hon’ble High Court shall be pleased to issue suitable writ or direction to the respondent authorities to take suitable and appropriate proceedings/action against respondent No. 5.

(h)    Cost of this petition be also awarded in favour of the petitioner.



Any other relief deemed fit and proper looking to the facts and circumstances of the case may also be granted.



8.  Interim Order / Writ, if prayed for :


In view of the facts and circumstance of the case during pendency of instant writ petition operation, impact and effect of impugned Order No. PU MA NI/ HO ZO/ NI SA/ VI ZO/A. AADESH/ -06-B/15 dated 25.03.2015 (Annexure P-25) passed by respondent No. 3, may kindly be stayed, in the larger interest of justice.


9.  Documents relied on but not in possession of the petitioner :

All the relevant material and original records in relation to subject matter in dispute is lying with respondent authorities which my kindly be requisitioned by the Hon’ble High Court for its kind perusal.

10.              Caveat :

That, no notice of lodging a caveat by the opposite party is received.


                       
PLACE : JABALPUR

DATED:                       ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER











IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR
WRIT PETITION NO.               OF 2017 (S)

PETITIONER              :                       SHAILENDRA TIWARI

Versus

RESPONDENTS        :       THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

 

AFFIDAVIT

I, SHAILENDRA TIWARI, Aged about 58 years, Son of Mr. Ved Prakash Tiwari, Inspector, State Situation Room, Police Head Quarter, Jehangirabad, Bhopal, District – Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), do hereby state on oath as under :

1.    That I am the Petitioner in the above mentioned writ petition and am fully conversant with the facts deposed to in the Writ Petition.

2.    That the contents of paragraphs 1 to 10 of the accompanying writ petition are true to my personal knowledge and the contents of paragraphs are based on legal advice, which I believe to be true. No material has been concealed and no part is false.

3.    That the Annexure No(s). P-1 to P-29 to the accompanying writ petition are true copies of the originals and I have compared the said Annexures with their respective originals and certify them to be true copies thereof.

PLACE : JABALPUR                                         

DATED :                                                           DEPONENT

                                    VERIFICATION

I, SHAILENDRA TIWARI, the above named deponent do hereby verify on oath that the contents of the affidavit above are true to my personal knowledge and nothing material has been concealed or falsely stated. Verified at ______this______day of _______


DEPONENT
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR
WRIT PETITION NO.               OF 2017 (S)
PETITIONER              :                       SHAILENDRA TIWARI

Versus

RESPONDENTS        :       THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

S.No
Description of document
Date of document
Original copy
Number of page
1.
Direct Order issued by respondent No. 2
23.10.2013
Xerox
01 (One)
2.
note sheet moved by petitioner
01.01.2014
Xerox
01 (One)
3.
note sheet moved by Establishment section
06. 01.2014
Xerox
01 (One)
4.
Suspension Order
10.01.2014
Xerox
01 (One)
5.
Application for voluntary retirement
10.01.2014
Xerox
02 (Two)
6.
Representation  submitted by petitioner against suspension order
15.01.2014
Xerox
03 (Three)
7.
Order issued by respondent No. 3 according sanction of voluntary retirement
30.01.2014
Xerox
01 (One)
8.
Application for withdrawal of Voluntary retirement application
05.02.2014
Xerox
01 (One)
9.
Order issued by respondent No. 3 allowing the application dated 05.02.2014 for withdrawal of Voluntary retirement application
28.02.2014
Xerox
01 (One)
10.
Order passed by this Hon’ble High Court in Writ Petition No. 10765 of 2014 (S)
01.08.2014
Xerox
04 (Four)
11.
Entire Charge sheet
02.04.2014
Xerox
10 (Ten)
12.
Written reply  together with statement submitted by petitioner against charge
11.04.2017
Xerox
04 (Four)
13.
Confidential communication regarding adverse entries of the year 2014
16.12.2014
Xerox
03 (Three)
14.
Representation submitted by petitioner regarding adverse entries in the ACR
00.03.2015
Xerox
07 (Seven)
15.
ACR’s for the year 2009
2009
Xerox
06 (Six)
16.
ACR’s for the year 2010
2010
Xerox
02 (Two)
17.
ACR’s for the year 2011
2011
Xerox
06 (Six)
18.
ACR’s for the year 2012
2012
Xerox
10 (Ten)
19.
ACR’s for the year 2013
2013
Xerox
04 (Four)
20.
Representation  before the respondent No. 2
08.07.2015
Xerox
02 (Two)
21.
List of all Rewards/ penalties obtained through the provisions Section 6 (1) of Right to Information Act, 2005
30.03.2015
Xerox
01 (One)
22.
Final report submitted by respondent No. 4 in terms of departmental Enquiry
24.02.2015
Xerox
12 (Twelve)
23.
Show cause notice  (wrongly typed as 04.03.2014)
04.03.2015
Xerox
01 (One)
24.
Reply submitted by petitioner alongwith its acknowledgement
11.03.2015
Xerox
12 (Twelve)
25.
Impugned Order passed by respondent No. 2 in relation to imposition of penalty
25.03.2015
Xerox
03 (Three)
26.
Representation submitted by petitioner

Xerox
04 (Four)
27.
Impugned Order passed by respondent No. 2
10.06.2015
Xerox
02 (Two)
28.
Impugned Order passed by respondent No. 1
23.05.2016
Xerox
01 (One)
29.
Impugned Order dated  passed by respondent No. 2
03.11.2016
Xerox
01 (One)


PLACE : JABALPUR:

DATED :                   ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER
APPENDIX 1-A
FORMAT OF V A K A L A T N A M A
[Rules 4 (1) of the Rules framed under the Advocates Act, 1961]

WRIT PETITION NO.               OF 2017 (S)


PETITIONER              :                       SHAILENDRA TIWARI
 

Versus

                               

RESPONDENTS        :       THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

                         

I, the petitioner named below do hereby appoint, engage and authorize advocate (s) named below   to appear, act and plead in aforesaid case / proceeding, which shall include applications for restoration, setting aside for ex - parte orders, corrections, modifications, review and recall of orders assed in these proceedings, in this Court or in any other Court in which the same may be tried / heard / proceeded with and also in the appellate, revisional or executing Court in respect of the proceedings arising from this case / proceedings as per agreed terms and conditions and authorize them to sign and file   pleadings , appeals, cross objections, petitions, applications, affidavits, or the other documents as may be deemed necessary and proper for the prosecution  / defence of the said case in all its stages and also agrees to ratify and confirm acts done by them as if done by me.
In witness whereof I do hereby set my hands to these presents, the contents of which have been duly understood by me, this – day of ----------------- 2017 at Jabalpur.
Particulars (in block letters) of each Party Executing Vakalatnama
Name and father s / Husband s Name
Registered Address
E-Mail Address (if any)
Telephone Number (if any)
Status in the case
Full Signature/  **Thumb Impression
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

SHAILENDRA TIWARI, Aged about 58 years, Son of Mr. Ved Prakash Tiwari,

Inspector, State Situtation Room, Police Head Quarter, Jehangirabad, Bhopal District – Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
e-MAIL : shai.tiwari15@gmail.com

JIO : 79744-78155


PETITIONER



Accepted 
Particulars (in block letters) of each Advocate Accepting Vakalatnama

Full Name & Enrollment No. in State Bar Council 
Address for Service
E-mail Address  (if any)
Telephone Number (if any)
Full Signature

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
1.
VIJAY RAGHAV SINGH
EN. No. M. P. / ADV  / 1554 / 2003
SEAT NO. 93, GOLDEN JUBILEE BUILDING, CHAMBER NO. 317, VIDHI BHAWAN, HIGH COURT PREMISES, JABALPUR 482 001
IDEA 98261-43925


2.
MRS. POONAM SINGH
EN. No. M. P. / ADV  / 3159 / 2004
-DO-

3.
AMIT KUMAR KHARE,
EN. No. M. P. / ADV  / 1291/ 2006
HOUSE NO. 1483 / 17, SARASWATI COLONY, BEHIND PARIJAT BUILDING, CHERITAL, JABALPUR 482 001
NIL
BSNL 94258 66726
 LAND LINE 0761  - 2345 005

4.
VIJAY KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA, EN. No. M. P. / ADV  / 949/ 2006
SEAT NO. 81, HALL NO. 1, FIRST FLOOR, VIDHI BHAWAN, HIGH COURT PREMISES, JABALPUR 482 001
NIL
IDEA : 97539 13103
AIRTEL 97554 82448

*Score out which is not applicable

** The thumb impression shall be attested by a literate person giving above particulars.