Hailakandi Zila Parishad Scam: Commissioner suspends GP Secretary Debobrata Nag

A Gaon Panchayat Secretary has been suspended by the Commissioner of Panchayat and Rural Development, Assam. The secretary suspended with corruption charges belongs to Gharmurah-Bagcherra GP under the South Hailakandi Development Block. In an order passed on August 31, this has been notified by the commissioner of the department.

Debobrata Nag, the suspended GP secretary has been found to be involved with corruption and dereliction of duty. Based on a report submitted by the Chief Executive Officer of the Hailakandi Zilla Parishad, this step has been taken.

The order passed by the Commissioner of Panchayat and Rural Development IAS Bikram Kairi states, “Whereas the Chief Executive Officer, Hailakandi Zilla Parishad vide letter No. HZPA.16/2008-09/Pt-V/123 dtd 30 August/2022 submitted a detailed report on dereliction of duty and misconduct by Shri Debobrata Nag. G.P. Secretary, Gharmurah-Bagcherra G.P. under South Hailakandi Dev, Block, Hailakandi. Now, therefore, pending drawal of departmental proceedings and in the interest of public service. Shri Debobrata Nag, G.P. Secretary, Gharmurah-Bagcherra G.P. under South Hailakandi Dev. Block, Hailakandi is hereby placed under suspension”.

The order which mentioned his immediate suspension also said, “He is entitled for subsistence allowance during suspension period. During the suspension period his Headquarters will be Karimganj”.