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Failure to complete mandatory training during probation justifies termination from uniformed service.

Arman Ahmad Khan vs The Union of India

Patna High CourtJUDGMENT: September 29, 20261 MIN READSOURCE JUDGMENT
Failure to complete mandatory training during probation justifies termination from uniformed service.. Arman Ahmad Khan vs The Union of India. Patna High Court. LawLens
THE ORIGINAL LAWLENS SUMMARY
01

Facts

The appellant was appointed as a Constable (General Duty) in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on 9 July 2015.

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He completed 129 days of the mandatory training course before being relegated on medical grounds; he remained in a low medical category and did not qualify the course during probation.

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The appointing authority terminated his service on 15 June 2019 under Rules 26 read with 18 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Rules, 2009, and the appellate authority upheld the termination on 5 December 2019.

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The Single Judge dismissed his writ petition.

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02

Issues

he should have received a second chance to complete training under the appointment terms

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Rule 27 should have been applied

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the matter should be remanded

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Law Applied

Rules 26 read with 18 of the Sashastra Seema Bal Rules, 2009

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Rule 27

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Reasoning

Failure to complete mandatory training during probation justifies termination from uniformed service.

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Holding

Failure to complete mandatory training during probation justifies termination from uniformed service.
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Acts & Sections Cited

1 provisions across 1 statute referred to in this judgment. Each provision opens on LawLens.

Limitation Act, 19631

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