Suhail Rather
Ganderbal, 11 May(KNS): In a major administrative action, the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Jammu & Kashmir, has attached District Mineral Officer (DMO) Ganderbal, Sh. Murtaza Bashir Bhat, pending an inquiry into alleged non-performance and administrative lapses.
As per an official order issued by Director Geology & Mining J&K, Pawan Kumar Sharma, the officer reportedly remained absent from several locations during the May 10 visit of the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and other senior dignitaries to Ganderbal district for inspection of developmental works.
The order states that despite prior directions and repeated telephonic communication, the officer allegedly failed to accompany the visiting dignitaries during the official tour.
Authorities have also taken serious note of multiple complaints from the public and various government executing agencies regarding the officer’s alleged poor performance. Complaints related to illegal mining activities in Ganderbal district were also cited in the order.
Pending inquiry, Sh. Murtaza Bashir Bhat has been attached to the CMT Laboratory Budgam and has been directed not to leave the station without prior permission from the competent authority.
Meanwhile, Sh. Gh. Nabi Pintoo (GG-III), District Mineral Officer Bandipora, has been assigned additional charge of the District Mineral Office Ganderbal till further orders. (KNS)Suhail Rather
Ganderbal, 11 May(KNS): In a major administrative action, the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Jammu & Kashmir, has attached District Mineral Officer (DMO) Ganderbal, Sh.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelMurtaza Bashir Bhat, pending an inquiry into alleged non-performance and administrative lapses.
As per an official order issued by Director Geology & Mining J&K, Pawan Kumar Sharma, the officer reportedly remained absent from several locations during the May 10 visit of the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and other senior dignitaries to Ganderbal district for inspection of developmental works.
The order states that despite prior directions and repeated telephonic communication, the officer allegedly failed to accompany the visiting dignitaries during the official tour.
Authorities have also taken serious note of multiple complaints from the public and various government executing agencies regarding the officer’s alleged poor performance. Complaints related to illegal mining activities in Ganderbal district were also cited in the order.
Pending inquiry, Sh. Murtaza Bashir Bhat has been attached to the CMT Laboratory Budgam and has been directed not to leave the station without prior permission from the competent authority.
Meanwhile, Sh. Gh. Nabi Pintoo (GG-III), District Mineral Officer Bandipora, has been assigned additional charge of the District Mineral Office Ganderbal till further orders. (KNS)