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NCB Terminates Probationary Officer Over Unsatisfactory Conduct
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News18•18-10-2026, 14:15
NCB Terminates Probationary Officer Over Unsatisfactory Conduct
- •The Narcotics Control Bureau terminated 29-year-old Junior Intelligence Officer Vishal Kundara for unsatisfactory conduct.
- •Kundara joined the NCB in October 2023 and was later transferred from Chennai to Guwahati and Dimapur due to conduct concerns.
- •The Central Administrative Tribunal dismissed Kundara's plea seeking reinstatement, ruling the termination legal and valid.
- •The NCB stated that probationers have no right to hold a post permanently and can be discharged if found unsuitable without a formal inquiry.
- •Supervisory authorities noted repeated instances of misconduct, indiscipline, and failure to improve despite warnings.
Key Questions Answered
The NCB terminated Vishal Kundara's service after finding his conduct unsatisfactory and unbecoming of a government servant following persistent concerns regarding his discipline and performance.
The Guwahati Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal dismissed Kundara's plea seeking reinstatement in late September, ruling that the termination order was legal, valid, and issued after a due assessment of his suitability.
No, the NCB rejected Kundara's contention regarding a formal departmental inquiry, stating that a probationer has no right to hold the post permanently and formal disciplinary proceedings are not legally required to assess suitability.
