------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dy Conservator of forest placed under suspension ------------------------------------------------------------------- A case of alleged manipulation and misappropriation of funds has led to the suspension of Deputy Conservator of Forests and Director of Wildlife and Eco-tourism, O V R Reddy.
In an order issued yesterday, Reddy has been placed under suspension until the completion of the full-fledged inquiry being conducted by the Vigilance Department.Reddy, an officer of the Indian Forest Services is alleged to have misappropriated government funds by manipulating muster rolls maintained by the department for its casual workers.
A departmental inquiry confirming Reddy's alleged involvement in gross misappropriation was forwarded to the Vigilance department under whose orders the IFS officer has been suspended from services.
Chief Secretary and Chief Vigilance Officer, D S Negi confirming that an order was issued yesterday suspending Reddy from his services disclosed that the Forest Department was also investigating into the alleged involvement of other officers in the forest department in the same case.
According to information available, the case against Reddy and the others pertains to siphoning government funds to the tune of Rs one lakh by manipulating muster rolls over a period of 50 days. The investigations against the IFS officer and the others was initiated following a complaint lodged against the alleged accused before the forest and vigilance department ----------------------------- Herald 29/2/04 page 3 -----------------------------
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