Srinagar, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday suspended Er. Imtiaz Ahmad, In-charge Executive Engineer (Civil) of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), following complaints regarding the quality of macadamization and other developmental works in the city.
According to an official order, the suspension was ordered on the directions of the Deputy Chief Minister’s Office amid mounting concerns over substandard road construction works in Srinagar.
The order, issued by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) Anil Kumar Singh, places the officer under suspension under Rule 31 of the J&K Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956.
During the suspension period, Er. Imtiaz Ahmad has been attached to the office of the Chief Engineer, Public Works (R&B), Zone North, Kashmir.
The government has also ordered a departmental inquiry to probe allegations against the officer, particularly relating to the quality of macadamization and projects executed by the City Roads Division over the past two years, along with all other developmental works carried out under his supervision.
Er. Sushil Kumar, In-charge Chief Engineer of PWD (R&B) Zone North, has been appointed as the Inquiry Officer and has been directed to submit his report within 30 days. The inquiry will examine the quality of works and materials used in road construction projects undertaken by the SMC’s City Roads Division.
In a separate arrangement, Er. Fareed Ahmad Khan, In-charge Executive Engineer of PWD Dalgate Division, has been given additional charge of the City Roads (SMC) Division. He will also act as the Presenting Officer in the departmental proceedings against the suspended engineer.
The government has clarified that any subsequent modification in the posting of either the Inquiry Officer or the Presenting Officer will not affect their assigned responsibilities in connection with the inquiry.
