The suspension of the 1996-batch officer will continue until his criminal trial ends or he retires next year.
The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday extended the suspension of 1996-batch IPS officer N Sanjay. According to the Hindustan Times, the extension remains in place until his criminal proceedings conclude or he reaches retirement next year, whichever occurs sooner.
Sanjay was suspended in December 2024 following allegations of misusing and misappropriating public funds. These charges involve the development and maintenance of the Automated Governance and NoC Integration (AGNI) NoC web portal during his tenure as Director General of Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services.
He also faces accusations of misappropriating funds intended for training police personnel on the Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989, while serving as Additional Director General of Police in the CID. The case, registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on December 24, 2024, is currently under investigation.
Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad stated in a Government Order that revoking the suspension could allow the officer to influence the investigation or tamper with evidence. The committee noted that witnesses are yet to be examined and Forensic Science Laboratory reports on electronic devices are awaited.
The government extended the suspension under Rule 3(3) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969. The committee recommended the continuation of the suspension until March 31, 2027, or the end of the criminal proceedings.
The legal case involves alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code, including criminal conspiracy, cheating, falsification of accounts, and criminal breach of trust.
