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"1. To examine all facts regarding the process of appointment of Shri J.S. Arora as Director (HRD), DVC and reasons for his subsequent termination from DVC service in the light of representations made by Shri Arora against his termination and related references from MOP, GOI and others.

2. To consider relevant rules and regulations in DVC as well as Govt. of India regarding such appointment and termination in DVC service and whether rules were properly followed in the instant case.

DVC has been receiving representations from Shri Arora regarding his termination. Desk Officer (DVC), MOP, GOI vide his letter dated 7.6.2005 has also forwarded an earlier representation of Shri Arora dated 12.6.2004 for reinstatement in DVC.

In order to examine the factual details pertaining to the appointment and subsequent termination of Shri J.S.Arora, Ex Director (HRD), DVC, Kolkata and recommend /suggest further course of action to be adopted by DVC, a committee was constituted by the Corporation vide Office order No. PL-30/725-278 dated 10.8.2005.

It is evident from the report that the performance of Shri Arora was reviewed by the then Secretary, DVC. During such review numberof deficiencies was observed in his performance as Director (HRD). It is also observed after perusal of records that Shri Arora could not apply his mind to the various issues and as a result on various occasions embarrassing situations occurred for the Corporation. It is also seen that the then Secretary and Chairman also, on some occasions, advised Shri Arora to improve his performance. As no improvement was noticed in the matter of performance during the period of six months, the services of Shri Arora under Regulation 12 of DVC Service Regulations which provides that the services of a probationer can be terminated without notice during the period of his probation. It is therefore, clear that the termination order of Shri Arora as Director (HRD) during his period of probation was in consonance with Regulation 12 of DVC Service Regulations.

"Extract from the Minutes of the 568'" Meeting of the Corporation held on 21.3.2006.

File No. LD/Suit/455 RESOLUTION NO.7453(ITEM NO.28) Appointment & subsequent termination of Shri J.S. Arora, Ex- Director/(HRD), DVC representation of Shri Arora in this regard. The Corporation noted the following decisions given by Shri R.K. Singh the then Chairman, DVC on the report of the Committee and the appeal/representation of Shri Arora when it was placed for his review and reconsideration, "It is evident from the report that the performance of Shri Arora was reviewed by the then Secretary, DVC. During such review, number of deficiencies was observed in his performance as Director (IIRD). It is also observed after perusal of reeds that Shri Arora could not apply his mind to the various issues and as a result on various occasions embarrassing situations occurred for the Corporation. It is also seen that the then Secretary and Chairman also, on some occasions, advised Shri Arora to improve his performance. As no improvement was noticed in the matter of performance during the period of six months, the services of Shri Arora under Regulation 12 of DVC Service Regulations which provides that the services of a probationer can be terminated without notice during the period of his probation. It is therefore, clear that the termination order of Shri Arora as Director (HRD) during his period of probation was in consonance with Regulation 12 of DVC Service Regulations.