Srinagar, May 8 -- A bench of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal while allowing a petition filed by Naseer Ahmad, who was dismissed from services on 4 February 2008, however left it open for the BSF to hold an inquiry against him in accordance with the provisions of the Border Security Force Act and Rules framed thereunder after giving an opportunity of being heard, "if they so desire."

"What appears to this court is that the respondents (BSF authorities) have turned a blind eye to the fact that it was obligatory upon the respondents to inform the petitioner (Naseer) together with all reports adverse to him and also providing an opportunity to him to submit, in writing, his explanation and defence, however the same has not been complied with by ...