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Odisha government suspends Deputy Collector for dereliction of duty

However, he did not join duty following which the district administration lodged a complaint with the State Government.

Published: 19th August 2020 09:32 AM  |   Last Updated: 19th August 2020 09:32 AM   |  A+A A-

Suspend, suspended

For representational purpose.

By Express News Service

BERHAMPUR: The State Government on Tuesday suspended Deputy Collector of Rayagada Purna Chandra Swain, posted as officer on special duty at Patrapur in Ganjam district, for dereliction of duty.

Swain will remain at Rayagada Collectorate during his suspension period and shall not leave the headquarters without prior permission.He was posted at Patrapur after tehsildar Srinibas Behera tested positive for Covid-19.

However, he did not join duty following which the district administration lodged a complaint with the State Government.