on 18.05.2010 and an order of Admonition was passed on the same day. However, respondent No. 4 the Station Cdr. 5 FBSU sought sanction for expunction of punishment entry from the documents of the appellant and to proceed with de novo trial of the appellant for the above alleged misconduct on the technical ground that sanction under Section 83 of the Air Force Act, 1950 was not obtained. 2.4 The appellant preferred a statutory complaint dated 24.05.2010. This led to a formal investigation as ordered by respondent No. 4 to bring out the fact of allegation made by the appellant against respondent No. 7 and it was reported that the allegations made by the appellant were false. However, by letter dated 23.06.2010 the appellant was assured that punishment dated 18.05.2010 would be cancelled and the Admonition entry will be expunged from the record. Relevant portion of letter of Sqn Ldr. Fit Cdr. HRM Ft dated 23.06.2010 is as under:- “REPLY TO ROG APPLICATION 1. Reference is made to your