' SAAD SAOOD JAN, J.---The petitioner was an Assistant Controller of Import and Export in Azad Kashmir. There were allegations against him that he had issued illegal permits for the import of reconditioned cars. He was served with a charge together with a statement of allegation on 14-5- 1979 and an inquiry officer was appointed to hold an inquiry. Despite several efforts the petitioner failed to appear before the inquiry officer with the result that it became impossible to complete the inquiry. The Authority took advantage of the provision of Rule 8(b), Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules and by an order dated 10-9-1979 dismissed him from service. He filed an appeal before the Service Tribunal which was dismissed. He now seeks leave to appeal from this Court.
2. The case of the petitioner is that he was under arrest in a case registered against him and for that reason it was not possible for him to participate in the inquiry. This explanation is clearly untenable. He was arrested on 25-5-1979 and was released on bail on 6-6-1979. He has not been able to show why he did not appear before the inquiry officer or the departmental authorities after his release I on bail. The petition is without any merit and is hereby dismissed. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.