Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday took disciplinary action against three government officials, including one who was formerly attached to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s office, for alleged irregularities related to the distribution of government land.
‘Illegal order’
Mr. Jung suspended Navelendra Kumar Singh, who as per the L-G office, was the former Officer on Special Duty to Mr. Sisodia; and another official for allegedly handing over land meant for the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to a “private party”.
Mr. Singh, who was currently posted as ADM (South East), and SDM (Model Town) Amit Kumar Pamasi were placed under suspension.
Similarly, ADM (North) K.C. Surendra, as per instructions from Mr. Jung, has been “recommended to be placed under suspension by the Union Home Ministry”.
“Navelendra Kumar Singh had passed an illegal order to hand over prime land in Bhalswa to a private individual, which was acquired for DUSIB,” an official said.
The disciplinary action was taken against the other two officials as they implemented the “illegal” order passed by Mr. Singh after his transfer.
“The case for further investigation is being referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation right now,” the official added.
