CWP(T) No. 6643/2008 03.09.2010 Present: Mr. Ajay Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Rajesh Mandhotra, Dy. A.G. for the respondents. Petitioner was working as a Sub Inspector. In discharge of his duties he along with other police officials was authorized to take Baldev Raj for investigation but he escaped from their custody. Disciplinary proceedings were initiated only against the petitioner. After holding a detailed inquiry, in terms of order dated 7.4.1998 penalty of withholding of one annual increment was imposed by the Disciplinary Authority. In appeal the order was modified and in terms of order dated 22.5.1999, penalty was reduced to that of censure. A lenient view was taken for the reason that petitioner was reinstated from the date of his initial suspension and also that he was allowed all consequential benefits. Petitioner further filed a representation/appeal before the Director General of Police which stands rejected in terms of impugned order dated 16.3.2000. 2. Petitioner was afforded due opportunity of representation/ hearing at all times. Rules, as applicable were strictly adhered to. Liberty to show cause and lead evidence was afforded to the petitioner. Principles of natural justice stand fully complied with. Hence no fault can be found with the orders passed by the appropriate authorities. The authorities have also taken a lenient view while dealing with the petitioner’s appeal. The fact that Baldev Raj had fled from the custody of the petitioner is not in dispute. Hence no legally enforceable right of the petitioner stands violated. With the aforesaid observations, petition stands disposed of. September 03, 2010 ( Sanjay Karol ), (rana) Judge.