The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has placed Er. Imtiaz Ahmad, In-charge Executive Engineer (Civil), Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), under suspension with immediate effect pending an enquiry into his conduct.
According to an official order issued by the Public Works (R&B) Department, the suspension has been ordered under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, following directions received from the Office of the Deputy Chief Minister, J&K.
During the suspension period, Er. Imtiaz Ahmad will remain attached to the Office of the Chief Engineer, Public Works (R&B), Zone North Kashmir, and will be entitled to suspension allowance as admissible under rules.
The order further states that the charge of the post of Executive Engineer, City Roads (SMC), will be held by Er. Fareed Ahmad Khan, In-charge Executive Engineer, Public Works (R&B) Division, Dalgate.
Meanwhile, Er. Sushil Kumar, In-charge Chief Engineer, Public Works (R&B), Zone North Kashmir, has been appointed as the Inquiry Officer to probe the allegations, particularly relating to the quality of macadamisation and other developmental works executed in the City Roads Division over the past two years under the supervision of Er. Imtiaz Ahmad.
The Inquiry Officer has been directed to submit his report within 30 days, while Er. Fareed Ahmad Khan will act as the Presenting Officer in the case.
