J&K Government Dismisses Erstwhile JKLC’s Official From Service

Srinagar: The J&K Govt. on Wednesday dismissed a “Watch and Ward Assistant” of the erstwhile J&K Legislative Council (JKLC) for receiving Rs. 5 lakh from a person on the pretext of securing a government job for him.

“Whereas, in terms of Memorandum bearing No. Law- PAB/26/2022-10 dated 06.03.2023, the following Articles of charge along with statement of imputations and allied documents were served upon Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Watch & Ward Assistant of the erstwhile J&K Legislative Council (delinquent official) for submitting his Statement of defence within 15 days from the date of receipt of the said memorandum,” reads an order as per news agency CNS.

“That Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Watch & Ward Assistant of the erstwhile J&K Legislative Council received an amount of Rs.5.00 lacs illegally from one Mr. Dilawar Manzoor S/O Manzoor Ahmad Bhat R/O Berthipora Shopian on the pretext of managing a Government Job for him, so much so the a part of the said amount has been deposited in his bank account and rest has been paid by
cash, for which an FIR has been already registered. This illegal act of swindling money from an educated youth has tarnished and maligned the image and reputation of the institution and thereby, he has failed to maintain the absolute integrity and honesty as an employee and this unbecoming conduct is in contravention of the Rule-3 of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971 and renders him liable for action under Rule-33 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956,” reads the order.

After thorough investigation of the case, a part of the order said that an inquiry officer established charges against the delinquent official.

“Now therefore, in terms of Clause (viii) of the Rule 30 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Watch & Ward Assistant of the erstwhile J&K Legislative Council is hereby dismissed from service with immediate effect, which ordinarily disqualifies him from future employment,” it added.