Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary Suspends Transport Officials

GUWAHATI: In view of the incident which occurred at Lakhimpur on November 16, Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, has instructed the Transport Department’s Principal Secretary and Commissioner, Transport to place the officials involved in the incident under immediate suspension.

Following the Minister’s order, the Transport Department has placed Palash Jyoti Hazarika and Rajen Panging, both Assistant Enforcement Inspectors in the office of the District Transport Officer, Lakhimpur under suspension under Rule 6 (1) (a) of the Assam Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1964 with immediate effect. Meanwhile, Paban Thakuria, Motor Vehicle Inspector in the office of the District Transport Officer, Nalbari has also been placed under suspension.

The Commissioner of Transport, Assam will enquire into both the above matters and submit report within 15 days.

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