The Government on Wednesday sacked five employees under Article 311 of the Constitution of India for their “involvement” in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS) cases.
Article 311 of the Constitution of India provides for dismissal of a person employed in civil capacities under Union or a State.
The sacked employees have been identified as Gulzar Ahmad Dar, Jamadar, Irrigation Division Shopian; Abdul Rashid Bhat, Gang Coolie, Irrigation & Flood Control Division Sumbal; Dilbag Singh, Lineman, Jal Shakti (PHE) Sub-Division, Hiranagar; Gulzar Ahmed, Assistant Motorman, Hydraulic Division Ramban and Noor Mohammad Sheikh, Gang Coolie, Ferozpora Basin, Irrigation division, Tangmarg.
“The activities of these employees had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they not only failed to uphold the standards of integrity and conduct expected of a public servant but has also actively engaged in activities detrimental to public welfare,” read the government orders.
All five, according to the government, are involved in narcotics trade and have faced detention in narcotics-related crimes after narcotics substances were recovered from their possession.
The action against the five employees was taken under Article 311 of the Constitution of India to uphold discipline and ensure accountability within the department.
Article 311 of the Constitution of India provides for dismissal of a person employed in civil capacities under Union or a State.
These employees were served show-cause notices, their responses were reviewed and before the decision to dismissal or disengagement was finalized, thorough inquiries were conducted.
The activities of these employees had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they “not only failed to uphold the standards of integrity and conduct expected of a public servant but have also actively engaged in activities detrimental to public welfare.”