Vinod Kumar vs Comm. Of Police on 4 September, 2023
Absenteeism in a disciplined force is a serious
matter as it cripples the entire administration of the
Police Department. Each and every police personnel
is deployed for duty with specific tasks. It is like a
chain and if one link of chain is missed, it
jeopardizes the entire system, which is quite serious.
Hence, I am of the considered view that the E.0. has
rightly held the delinquent guilty of the charge. As
per material evidence available on record. it is crystal
clear that the delinquent is habitual record of
absentee and previously, he was also dealt with
departmentally and accordingly he was awarded
major punishment at six times on the basis of his
absenteeism. Thus, it is crystal clear that he is not
interested in his job despite being given ample
opportunities to join his duty before he was arrested
in case No. Ex.56122/16, Sunita Vs Vinod, u.s 125
Cr.P.C. It appears that he is an incorrigible type of
person and his conduct is unbecoming of a police
officer in a disciplined force. Wilful and unauthorized
absence, if taken leniently, will not only encourage
others to follow suit in the disciplined force but also
destroy the whole fabric of discipline. Apart from it,
an authorized absence from duty manifests as lack of
devotion and dereliction to duty. Continued absence
from duty is a serious misconduct and unbecoming
of a member of disciplined force and is a liability on
the department. This is a blatant violation of CCS
(Leave) Rules-1972 and SO No.111 of Delhi Police.
Absence from duty for such a long period affects the
moral and discipline of other police personnel
working in force. His continuation in the force will
spread indiscipline. His further retention in the force
is totally unsuitable and adds burden to the state
exchequer also.