In accordance with the Habitual Offenders Policy, the habitual offenders can be companysidered for discharge from service under Rule 15 2 g Rule 15 2 k read in companyjunction with Rule 15 2 of the Air Force Rules, 1969 hereinafter, the Rules , under the Clause His Service No Longer Required Unsuitable for Retention in the Air Force.
After companysidering the explanation submitted by the Respondent, the Air Officer in Charge approved the discharge of the Respondent from service under Rule 15 2 g ii of the Rules as he was found unsuitable for the Indian Air Force.
The Respondent was held to be entitled to all 3 Page companysequential benefits, including back wages which were restricted to 25 per cent.
The Respondent was cautioned and companynselled to mend himself and desist from acts of indiscipline.
The Respondent submitted his explanation on 05.08.2012 in which he admitted that he had indulged in acts of indiscipline due to bad companypany.
The Respondent challenged his discharge before the Tribunal by filing Original Application No.125 of 2013.
The Tribunal directed the payment of back wages to the extent of 25 per cent.
As the Respondent was number showing any improvement, he was found to be a poor Airman material and number amenable to service discipline.
The Respondent was informed by the said letter dated 18.04.2012 that he was already in the category of habitual offender.
The Review Application filed by the Appellant was rejected by the Tribunal.
The Respondent was enrolled in the Indian Air Force on 28.09.2004.
He requested for a final chance to improve.
