Jammu, 23 July (H.S.): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has achieved a significant outcome in its sustained action against corruption, with departmental proceedings against an engineer of the Roads & Buildings Department-arising from a trap case-culminating in the imposition of the major penalty of premature retirement on proportionate pension.

According to details, the then Assistant Executive Engineer, R&B Special Sub-Division, Uri, was caught red-handed by the ACB while demanding and accepting a bribe from a contractor, pursuant to which FIR No. 29/2022 was registered at Police Station ACB Baramulla. Following his arrest in the trap case on 17.11.2022, the officer was placed under suspension by the Public Works (R&B) Department with effect from the date of his arrest.

The ACB investigation in the case culminated in the submission of the final investigation report/chargesheet, and the General Administration Department accorded sanction for his prosecution vide Government Order No. 38-JK-GAD(Vig) of 2023 dated 07.07.2023. The matter was also recommended for consideration under the applicable service rules for initiation of consequential departmental action against the delinquent public servant.

In a significant follow-up action, the final investigation report furnished by the Anti-Corruption Bureau was shared with the concerned authorities for framing of departmental charges, thereby facilitating simultaneous departmental proceedings against the delinquent officer.

The departmental authorities examined the material and records emanating from the ACB investigation and proceeded with disciplinary action in accordance with the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar