Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 12 2009:
The Zeliangrong Students' Union Manipur (ZSUM) has demanded suspension and an immediate enquiry into the fraudulent practices of PWD Tamenglong Division Executive Engineer A Biramani and SO N Saratchandra.
In a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister, the student body accused EE Biramani of transferring bills worth Rs 45 lakhs from Tamenglong Division to Sadar Hills Division and the same amount was later withdrawn in the name of non-existent works.
It also asked the authority to retrieve the same amount from the EE who is also allegedly facing a Vigilance case in connection with a cement scandal.
Alleging that A Biramani virtually ran Tamenglong PWD office at Imphal at the residence of SO N Saratchandra where preparation of secret work orders, preparation of bills, issuance of cheques were done bypassing subordinate engineers, accountants cashiers and CDA.
The ZSUM also asked for an EE who can run office at Tamenglong and supervise all ongoing works/projects in place of Biramani.
It further demanded hand over of all relevant files, cashbooks, cheque books, account books etc to concerned engineers, cashiers, accountants and CDA instead of keeping them at Imphal.
The ZSUM may be compelled to launch democratic forms of agitation in case the grievances are not addressed by July 20, mentioned the memorandum.