Three head teachers suspended

Misappropriation of funds

 A Correspondent

Hailakandi, April 29: Three head teachers under Katlicherra Education Block have been placed under suspension for misappropriation of funds allotted for procurement of school uniform. In an order issued by District Development Commissioner-cum-District Elementary Education Officer, Hailakandi, FR Laskar on Friday, head teacher, Dholai Krishnatilla LP School, Sib Prasad Agrahari, head teacher, Dholai Natun Tilla LP School, Babulal Agrahari and head teacher, 693 Tilagram LP School, Rajesh Agrahari, all under Katlicherra Education Block, were found to have misappropriated funds for procurement of school uniform in flagrant violation of government guidelines.

 The suspension order has been issued following an enquiry report submitted by Block Accountant, Arpita Dey and endorsed by Block Elementary Education Officer, Katlicherra on April 27. “Prima facie evidence is established that the said teachers have committed offences that need to be dealt urgently. And considering the exigency and gravity of the offences, they are placed under suspension pending drawl of departmental proceedings,” stated the order. The order prohibits the incumbents from leaving headquarters without prior permission of the authorities concerned.