Rayagada: Collector Swadha Dev Singh has ordered stopping the release of salary of 30 employees for negligence in official work. The action has been initiated against employees of the Tahasil office in Kashipur, including the Tahasildar.
According to reports, Singh had gone on a routine inspection to Kashipur on August 22 when she found several irregularities at work in the Tahasil office. The general public was facing a lot of difficulties due to dilly-dallying at the Tahasil office, based on which the action was initiated.
Besides, the employees were absent at work during duty hours. They were found to be absent during the distribution of land patta to people. The Collector directed to stop the salary of 30 employees until further orders, reports added.