Dr K Rajo re-engaged; Dr Paozachiin appointed FW director
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 08 2021:
The former director of Health Services, Dr K Rajo has been reengaged to the same position with effect from May 8, 2021 on contract basis.
An order by Health & Family Welfare deputy secretary Soiminlian Lengen informed that the engagement of the already retired health admin-istrator is made in view of the urgency due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.
Mention may be made here that a relevant order was passed by deputy secretary Soiminlian on May 7 acknowledging the judgment of Manipur High Court for not extending the service agreement of Dr Rajo as director of health services.
The High Court of Manipur on January 22, 2021 quashed the extension of contract agreement.
After which the state respondent submitted a review petition to the court but the same petition was dismissed on March 12 and further registered a contempt of court case on April 28 .
Meanwhile, joint secretary (DP) L Bikram has issued an order appointing Dr Paozachiin Guite as the new director of Family Welfare Services, Manipur on in-charge basis.
The order also stated that Dr Paozachiin would have to take up the new post in addition to her normal duties with immediate effect and until further orders.