Srinagar, July 10, KDC: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, on Friday ordered the relieving of the Tehsildar Budgam and suspended a Girdawar and a Patwari over alleged serious dereliction of duty, while directing a departmental inquiry into the matter.
According to an order issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Imtiyaz Ahmad Budoo, Tehsildar Budgam, has been relieved from the charge of Tehsildar Budgam with immediate effect on account of “serious dereliction of duty.” He has been directed to report to the Office of the Financial Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu and Kashmir, until further orders, reported news agency Kashmir Dot Com.
The order further states that the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Budgam, has been tasked with conducting a detailed inquiry into the matter and submitting a report within 15 days.
In a separate order issued the same day, the Deputy Commissioner placed Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Girdawar Circle Bemina, and Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, Patwari Halqa Shareefabad, under suspension with immediate effect, citing serious dereliction of duty and a pending inquiry.
The suspended officials have been attached to the Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Chadoora, during the suspension period and have been directed not to leave the station without prior permission from the competent authority.
The Deputy Commissioner has also directed the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, to investigate the allegations against the suspended officials and submit a comprehensive report within 15 days, following which further action is expected. (KDC)
