SMC suspends two officials over alleged dereliction of duties
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation has ordered a departmental inquiry into the supervision and monitoring of unauthorised constructions within the officials' jurisdiction.
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has placed two officials under suspension following allegations of dereliction of duties, according to reports by Greater Kashmir and Kashmir Observer on Monday.
SMC Commissioner Dr Basharat Qayoom suspended Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, In-charge Ward Officer, with immediate effect. The suspension remains in place pending an enquiry.
Nuzhat Khurshid Qureshi, Joint Commissioner (Administration) at the SMC, has been directed to conduct an in-depth inquiry into the supervision and monitoring of unauthorised constructions within the jurisdiction of the officer. The inquiry officer must submit a comprehensive report with specific recommendations.
In a separate order, Jameel Mohammad Sheikh, Senior Building Inspector and In-charge Ward Officer, was also placed under suspension for alleged dereliction of duties as per the rules.
Both suspension orders will remain in force until further orders or directions are issued.