JAMMU, Sep 25: Jammu and Kashmir Government dropped the charges levelled against Er. Pirzada Afaq Ahmad, the then Executive Engineer, Tourism Department, Kashmir and consequently, the Regular Departmental Action (RDA) proceedings initiated against him were also closed.
The Order copy with Cross Town News reads as "AND WHEREAS, the response received from the Anti-Corruption Bureau, as referred to herein above, along with the Inquiry Report and the material available on record, has been examined and considered thoroughly by the Department.
Upon consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, the findings of the Inquiry Officer, the emergent circumstances prevailing during the relevant period, and the fact that the delinquent officer has since superannuated from Government service, the case was placed before the Competent Authority for final decision. AND WHEREAS, the Competent Authority, after consideration of the matter in its entirety, has agreed to close the Regular Departmental Action (RDA) proceedings against the delinquent officer (now retired).
NOW, THEREFORE, with the prior approval of the Competent Authority [Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister/ Minister-in-charge, Public Works (R&B) Department], the charges levelled against Er. Pirzada Afaq Ahmad, the then Executive Engineer, Tourism Department, Kashmir, are dropped and, consequently, the Regular Departmental Action (RDA) proceedings initiated against him are hereby closed.
However, in view of the procedural lapses noticed in the matter, the displeasure of the Competent Authority is hereby conveyed to the retired delinquent Engineer."
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