32-month duty, Rs 27 lakh earned, Rs 2 crore spent: Bihar officer faces probe
A District Programme Officer (DPO) in Bihar's Saran district has come under the scanner after an enquiry reportedly uncovered bank transactions worth over Rs 2.51
A District Programme Officer (DPO) in Bihar's Saran district has come under the scanner after an enquiry reportedly uncovered bank transactions worth over Rs 2.51 crore despite his official salary being just Rs 27.43 lakh during his 32-month tenure. Ajit Amar, DPO for Secondary Education, Planning and Accounts, is facing allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. A five-member enquiry committee submitted its findings to the District Magistrate, who has forwarded the report to the Education Department for further action.
Read Full Story According to the enquiry, more than Rs 2.51 crore was transferred through the bank accounts of Ajit Amar and his wife during the period under review. Investigators also found that 120 kattahs of land were purchased in Ekma in his wife's name for nearly Rs 41.5 lakh. The report further mentions the construction of a house allegedly worth several lakhs. The probe was initiated after a contractor accused the officer of demanding money in exchange for official work.
During the investigation, officials examined financial records and property details, leading to the discovery of the alleged discrepancies. The enquiry panel has recommended a comprehensive investigation into the bank accounts, properties and financial dealings of the officer, his wife and other family members. It has also sought records from banks and various government departments to verify the source of the funds. The District Education Officer confirmed that the enquiry report has been sent to the state headquarters.
The Bihar government will now decide on departmental and legal action based on the findings of the investigation. Ends
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