Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has placed 1997 batch IPS officer DS Kutey, Special Secretary to CM under suspension for ‘unduly interfering’ in conduct of election. The Commission has also directed 2010 batch IPS officer Ashis Singh, IG (CM Security) to be present for detailed medical examination by a special medical board constituted by Director AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
“Shri DS Kutey, IPS (RR:1997), Special Secretary to CM be placed under suspension under relevant service rules for unduly interfering in conduct of election. His headquarter is fixed at the Office of Resident Commissioner Odisha, New Delhi where he shall report by 3.00 PM on 29th May 2024. Chief Electoral Officer Odisha shall provide to the Chief Secretary of Odisha draft charge sheet to be issued to Shri DS Kutey. Chief Secretary of Odisha shall arrange to issue charge sheet by competent authority under relevant service rules, not later than by 5.00 PM of 30th May 2024,” reads the letter issued by Rakesh Kumar, Secretary, ECI on May 28th to Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha.
Similarly, ECI has directed 2010 batch IPS officer Ashis Singh, IG (CM Security), being on medical leave since 4th May 2024, be present for detailed medical examination by a special medical board constituted by Director AIIMs, Bhubaneswar not later than 30th May, 2024.
“Chief Electoral Officer shall coordinate to ensure that Director AIIMS, Bhubaneswar constitutes special medical board to ascertain illness and treatment being undergone. Report on this shall reach the Commission latest by 31st May 2024,” the letter said.
Further, in the letter the ECI has directed the CEO for expeditious investigation under the due process of law shall continue unhindered in the case registered against Shri Prashant Jagdev (MLA candidate ) for damaging EVM in a polling booth.
