Jammu, Feb 20, KDC: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed Balbir Kumar, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Bandipora, under suspension pending an inquiry into his conduct, a day after, Chief Education Officer orders cancelling the deputation of 34 teachers from Gureze valley and directing them to report back to their original postings
According to Government Order No. 79-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated February 20, issued by the School Education Department, Balbir Kumar has been suspended with immediate effect under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956.
The order states that pending enquiry into his conduct, the officer will remain attached to the office of the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, during the period of suspension, reported news agency Kashmir Dot Com.
The suspension order was issued by Ram Niwas Sharma, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, School Education Department.
Further details regarding the nature of the inquiry were not disclosed in the order. (KDC)
