The admitted position is that pursuant to the charge sheet dated 1.6.1996 issued to the respondent, on 20.11.1996, the Enquiry officer rejected permission to the respondent to engage Shri Kamal Kumar, a retired employee, as a defence assistant in the enquiry.
On the other hand, he filed a writ petition in the High Court companytending that he is entitled to the assistance of a retired employee of the Food Corporation of India.
This appeal by special leave arises from the judgment and order of the High Court of Punjab Haryana dated 19.12.1996 made in CWP No.
The respondent was asked to appear either in person or through an employee of the Corporation or a Central Government or the State Government employee to defend himself, The respondent did number appear.
We have heard learned companynsel for the parties.
Leave granted.
18180 of 1996.
