Mayurbhanj tehsildar suspended over corruption and irregularities

The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has suspended Madhusmita Singh, tehsildar of Jamda in Mayurbhanj district, over allegations of corruption and financial irregularities during her earlier tenure as Executive Officer of Belpahar Municipality in Jharsuguda.

According to official sources, Singh was accused of irregularities in several projects, including the streetlight project, as well as discrepancies in the municipality’s cash book. Following complaints, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) had initiated an investigation into the matter.

Based on the findings, disciplinary action has now been taken, leading to her suspension. During the suspension period, Singh has been directed to remain at the district headquarters and will be attached to the office of the Sub-Collector, Rairangpur, until further orders.

Singh, who was serving as Executive Officer at Belpahar Municipality earlier, was transferred to Mayurbhanj as Tehsildar of Jamda. However, the corruption allegations from her previous posting have now led to her suspension.

“…the Governor of Odisha, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (a) of sub-rule (1) of Rule-12 of OCS (CC&A) Rules, 1962 hereby places the said Smt. Madhusmita Singh, OAS-A(JB), Ex-Executive Officer, Belpahar Municipality, Dist-Jharsuguda under suspension with immediate effect,” the office order read.

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The Revenue Department has made it clear that she will remain under suspension until the inquiry is completed.