Inquiry ordered against Panchayat Sevak

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 15:28 [IST]

Patna, Mar 13 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today ordered a thorough inquiry into the alleged irregularities committed by Gram Panchayat Sevak of Rajchaura Rajpur panchayat in Lakhisarai district.

Talking to reporters here, Mr Kumar said order for the probe had been issued following receipt of complaints against the Panchayat Sevak, Ravindra Yadav.

The state Chief Secretary and the DGP had been asked to ensure fair inquiry into the allegation.

Earlier, Mukhiya of Rajchaura Rajpur Panchayat Phagu Koda had called on the Chief Minister and apprised him of the alleged irregularities committed by the Panchayat Sevak in recruitment of teachers besides other welfare schemes.

UNI

Topics: ADMINISTRATION-BIHAR-INQUIRY-NITISH

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