No show cause notice was issued by DRI eight years back against the officers because during investigation of fraud they were not found to be involved. The CIU also did not find any fault with the officers and recommended closure of the case. The CVO after eight years have begun investigation of the same case and recommended action against the officers. The disciplinary authority has meekly accepted the advice of the CVO as if he is bound by the advice off the CVO who has given the names of the officers vide their letters and the names of the officers have been put in ODI List and Agreed List even before issuing the charge sheet. Now discrimination is being meted out to the officers in matters of employment. Officers are undergoing mental agony. Their families are getting affected. God knows when the charge sheets will be issued and when the departmental inquiry proceedings will be completed. Past precedents have shown that it takes more than 7-8 years for thecase to get over. It is seen that justice have been done to the officers either by the CAT or High Court or Supreme Court. Departmental inquiries are prejudiced and biased and are only a farce. It is understood that till the departmental inquiry proceedings get over, the officers will have to remain under cloud. This is against the judgement of our Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Jankiraman vs. UOI relied upon in the case of Birpal Singh vs. Bidesh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. No consideration is being given to ACRs. Can the officers get copies of illegally issued ODI Lists and Agreed Lists and appeal against it in the CAT or Court. Can they seek protection under Section 155 of the Customs Act, 1962 as they had done their work in good faith in pursuance of the trade facilitation measures adopted by the department. Can officers get justice.
