Mark Haokip case: Special PP suspended
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 30 2023:
The special public prosecutor, who represented the state of Manipur in the Mark Thangmang Haokip case, has been suspended.
According to the suspension order issued by deputy secretary (Law) Henry Alemo Francis on March 29, a disciplinary proceeding was initiated against public prosecutor (District) cum government advocate (District), Manipur Angom Nilachandra.
As per the power provided by sub-rule (1) of Rule 10 of Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, the Governor of Manipur has suspended Angom Nilachandra effective immediately.
During Nilachandra's suspension period, his headquarters will be at Manipur and he is prohibited from leaving the state without the permission of the deputy secretary (Law) .
The order further stated that Nilachandra was suspended due to dereliction of duty and failing to perform his responsibilities as a government employee, which led to the government suffering a huge loss.