1. ' M. SALEM CHAUDEIRY (CHAIRMAN).--III this case the appellant Cone tends that the show-cause notice was sent to him in the name of Khalid Mahmood which was received back with the postal endorsement that there was no person of this name available at the relevant address. The appellant submits that according to Government record, the name was Muhammad Khalid Khan.
2. Thus the postal endorsement in question could not be treated as valid for the purposes of service of show-cause notice on the appellant. It was also contended that the D. I.-G did not grant him the personal hearing nor was he summoned to appear before him which was a clear violation of the Punjab Police (E & D) Rules, 1975. Both the contentions have not been denied by the Department. In the circumstances we are of the view that the proceedings against the appellant were not in accordance with law. We, accordingly, accept this appeal and set aside the orders of the departmental authorities and remand the case to S. P., Multan, to proceed afresh in accordance with the provisions of law.