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Deogarh Municipality Chairperson Santi Manjari Dei has been removed from her position amidst allegations of irregularities.
The Housing and Urban Development Department of the Odisha government has taken this decision following a detailed report from the district Collector.
The investigation report outlined several accusations, claiming Santi Manjari had been knowingly violating laws and disregarding guidelines. These grave charges led the State government to issue a notice on November 11 last year, seeking her explanation on the matter.
The state authorities, in their commitment to uphold law and order within municipal administrations, have taken this stringent action to ensure accountability.
By enforcing such measures, the government aims to reinforce ethical governance at the local level, deterring future misconduct and promoting adherence to established regulations, informed sources.
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“After careful consideration of the inquiry report of the Deogarh District Collector, the explanation offered by the Chairperson of the Municipality and after giving her an opportunity of personal hearing on the 22nd day of January 2025, the State Government is satisfied that the Chairperson of the said Municipality has wilfully violated the provisions of the Odisha Municipal Act and the rules thereunder, disobeyed the guidelines issued by the Government, seriously failed to discharge her duties as a Chairperson and acted in contravention of provisions of the said Act, rules and guidelines,” read the notification issued by the Odisha government.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 53 of the said Act, the State Government do hereby remove the present Chairperson Santi Manjari Dei of the Deogarh Municipality from office with immediate effect,” it added.
