Atul Sharma
Jammu, June 20: The government has initiated a formal investigation into alleged irregularities in several Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road projects in Poonch district, following a complaint highlighting non-compliance with Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and violations of PMGSY guidelines.
The probe targets four road projects: Bonikhet to Chanasar (Package No. JK11-69), Chandimarh to Dogrian (Package No. JK11-44), Sailan to Mahara (Package No. JK-138), and the 7th kilometre stretch of 701 to Behramgalla (Package No. JK-161). These projects, aimed at enhancing rural connectivity, are under scrutiny for alleged deviations from approved specifications and government norms.
The Public Works Department issued a memorandum of charges to eight engineers—Satish Kumar Bhagat, Mohd Parvais, Manzoor Hussain, Bikram Singh, Shokit Ali, Ashfaq Ahmad Mughal, Anshul Bhagat, and Madhu Sudan—whose responses to the a The government has initiated a formal investigation into alleged irregularities in several PMGSY road projects in Poonch district.
The probe has been initiated following a complaint highlighting non-compliance with Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and violations of PMGSY guidelines.
The Public Works Department issued a memorandum of charges to eight engineers.
The process will ensure procedural fairness, allowing the accused engineers to present their case, and may include stakeholder statements to establish facts.
Under Rule 33 of the Jammu & Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956, the inquiry will examine the allegations thoroughly, with a 30-day deadline for submitting a detailed report. The process will ensure procedural fairness, allowing the accused engineers to present their case, and may include stakeholder statements to establish facts.
This investigation underscores the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in infrastructure projects, particularly those vital for rural development. The findings are expected to have significant implications for ongoing PMGSY initiatives across the region. |
