Haryana Urban local Bodies Minister Kavita Jain has ordered departmental action against six officers for committing various irregularities and recovery of losses along with interest, from seven contractor agencies.
Jain said in 2011, a complaint was received regarding irregularities in the then Municipal Council, Panchkula. These pertained to maintenance of street lights, including those installed along different dividing roads in sectors, parks and markets which caused huge loss of revenue to the state exchequer, she said.
The matter was got investigated by the Chief Secretary through the State Vigilance Bureau. On the basis of the VB report, directions have been issued that action be taken against junior engineer (retd.) Swaran Singh Gill, the then Palika Abhiyanta Ramesh Verma, the then Parishad Abhiyanta, Rakesh Sharma, the then Secretary Municipal Council Panchkula, Mahender Sharma, and then executive officer (retd) KK Jain, said the Minister.
She said seven contractor agencies which were in cahoots with these officers, had been directed to deposit Rs 19,48,403 each along with interest.
Reiterating the commitment of the state government to completely eliminate corruption, Jain said negligence at any level would not be tolerated and strict action would be initiated.