Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has placed Odapada Tahasildar of Dhenkanal district, Manoj Kumar Majhi, OAS-A (Junior Branch), under suspension with immediate effect on disciplinary grounds.
According to an official order issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management department, the suspension has been ordered under Rule 12(1)(a) of the Odisha Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1962.
During the suspension period, Majhi’s headquarters will be at the office of the Revenue Divisional Commissioner of Central Zone in Kataka. He will not be allowed to leave the headquarters without prior permission of the RDC.
The department has also directed the Dhenkanal Collector to submit the draft charges, along with relevant evidence and supporting documents, against Majhi.
The Revenue department said it remains fully committed to providing people-centric revenue services and will continue to take swift action against corruption and irregular administrative practices.
