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DyDEO Kishtwar placed under suspension

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 3/17/2019 10:35:39 AM

KISHTWAR, Mar 16: Taking a strong note towards the gross dereliction of duties, today District Election Officer (DEO) Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana suspended Deputy DEO Kishtwar Masood Bichoo.
DEO Kishtwar issued an order which reads as “Relaxation of parameters with regard to ensuing Parliamentary Elections-2019 was sought by the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K. And today on March 16, 2019, Chief Electoral Officer, J&K telephonically expressed his deep anguish over the non submission of the requisite information well in time. As per official records, vide this office letter no. DDEO/K/2019/19037-41 Dated 21-02-2019 the requisite information has been signed by the Deputy DEO, but the same has not been further forwarded to the concerned quarters in time.”
“While verifying the matter, it came to fore that the said letter which was prepared on 21-02-2019 has been emailed on 09-03-2019 which amounts to gross dereliction of duties by the Deputy DEO and entails initiation of strict action against the erring officer,” it further added.
In view of slackness and irresponsible behavior shown by Deputy DEO Kishtwar towards urgent election related issues DEO Kishtwar placed Deputy DEO Masood Bichoo under suspension with immediate effect and attached him in the office of ADC, Kishtwar. “Further, Kishore Singh Project Manager, IWMP, Kishtwar has been ordered to hold the additional charge of Deputy DEO, Kishtwar till further orders,” the order read.