Admin suspends Food Safety Officer Pulwama

Arising State Desk

January 06, 2021: In view of dereliction of duties and unauthorized absence from headquarter Food Safety Officer, Pulwama Inderjit Singh has been placed under suspension by the Deputy Commissioner.

An official has said that In view of inclement weather and to ensure prompt disaster mitigation measures, the district administration had already issued orders under sec 34 of the Disaster Management Act, directing all officers to remain present in their respective jurisdictions.

He said that Divisional Administration has also directed that Tehsildars, SHOs, TSOs, FSOs, officials of legal metrology shall regularly conduct market checking during this period so that any kind of hoarding and overcharging of essential commodities and items of daily needs is prevented.

“The said FSO was found absconding from the district and has been accordingly placed under suspension and attached with Additional Deputy Commissioner’s office,” the official said.

Meanwhile, the District Magistrate has instructed all magistrates of the district to immediately seal any such office dealing with essential services which is found non-functional and staff found absconding during this period of extreme winters.