The petitioner, who was selected and appointed as a water carrier in Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, suffered an order of termination of his services on 18-03-2002. This order was unsuccessfully challenged by him before the Central Administrative Tribunal, Hyderabad. The Tribunal held that the appellant having been appointed as water carrier, is a member of CRPF; that therefore, he cannot be considered as a civilian; that he is governed by the provisions of the CRPF Act, 1949; and that consequently, the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to entertain the OA. The Tribunal, however, rendered a finding on the merits of the case also. It has held that since the petitioner has not disputed the fact that he has withheld the information required in Column 12 (a) (b) of the verification roll about his conviction for causing voluntary hurt, there was no need for holding an enquiry in respect of such undisputed fact. The Tribunal further held that the impugned order, dated 18-03-2002, was not stigmatic in nature and that as the respondents have invoked sub-rule (1) of Rule 5 of the CCS (Temporary Services) Rules, 1965, and passed an order of termination simplicitor without casting any stigma, there is no need for holding an enquiry.
