7.A perusal of the typed set of papers reveals that the second petitioner is the Director of National Test House (Southern Region) and the first petitioner is the lab in-charge. The respondent/complainant is the senior Scientist. On 19.07.2010, at about 11.30 a.m., the respondent had received two dishes made of platinum for the purpose of conducting test in the lab and the said dishes were handed over by the first petitioner after making entries in the record register. After completing the test, the respondent returned the same at 5.00 p.m. At that time, the petitioners found that the rim of the two dishes were found to be freshly trimmed and edges were observed to be very sharp and glittering. Due to suspicion arises, they reported the matter immediately to the Divisional Head of the Chemical Laboratory, who in turn reported the same to the Director. The same was also verified by the Divisional Head, Director, Assistant Vigilance Officer and Assistant Director (Administration) in charge and Scientist (Chemical.2). Immediately, the respondent was called for explanation and he failed to give convincing reply in this regard. Meanwhile, on verification, it was established that there has been a total loss of weight of platinum in both the dishes by 2.4145 grams comparing the initial original weight recorded in his register on the same day. Thereafter, a
