Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 02 2008:
After an investigation into the cases of 169 work charge employees who were appointed on the sly in the Public Works Department over the last several years, the State Vigilance Department has recommended to the Government to cancel their confirmation orders.
Disclosing this to The Sangai Express, a reliable source informed that taking serious note of the matter, in May 2007, Commissioner (Works) had written to the Vigilance for verification of the work charge employees in the Department.
Acting on the request, the sleuths of the Vigilance Department started investigating 12 orders related to appointment of 947 work charge employees issued by the Works Department between January 1, 1997 and December 31, 2005 .
During the course of the investigation, it came to light that out of the total 947 work charge employees appointed during the period of 9 years, 169 of them were found to have been appointed in violation of the laid down norms and procedures.
Accordingly, the Vigilance has recommended to the State Government for cancelling the confirmation order of appointing the said 169 work charge employees.