Former OSD to Sisodia suspended for corruption

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung suspended two DANICS officials, including a former OSD (officer on special duty) to deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and recommended

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung suspended two DANICS officials, including a former OSD (officer on special duty) to deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and recommended suspension of another officer for illegally transferring government land to a private party.

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Sources said Navelendra Kumar Singh, ADM (southeast), was ADM (north) when the alleged irregularity took place and before that he was posted as OSD to Sisodia.

“During his posting as ADM (north), he issued an order to hand over 27 bigha and 16 biswa prime land in north Delhi’s Bhalaswa’s village to a private individual. The land was acquired by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB),” said a government official.

The L-G also recommended suspension of KC Surendra, ADM (north), who had implemented Navelendra’s order. Amit Kumar Pamasi, SDM (Model Town), has also been suspended.

Sources said the revenue department secretary received the complaint in and forwarded it to the directorate of vigilance.

After the inquiry was completed, the chief secretary forwarded the file to L-G, who approved the suspension.

“DUSIB was to acquire the land but high court had quashed the order in 2002. The officials should have followed the procedure, if they had to transfer the land. For 14 years, no action was taken but suddenly the land was transferred within a month. This raised suspicion on the intent of the officer,” the official added.

The L-G has also recommended a CBI inquiry in the matter.