Srinagar, Feb 20, KNT: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday placed Er. Imtiaz Ahmad, In-charge Executive Engineer (Civil) of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, under suspension pending enquiry into his conduct.
According to Government Order No. 62–PW(R&B) of 2026 dated Feb 20, a copy of which lies with the news agency Kashmir News Trust, the officer has been suspended with immediate effect under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956.
During the suspension period, he shall remain attached with the Office of the Chief Engineer, Public Works (R&B), Zone North Kashmir, and will be entitled to suspension allowance as admissible under rules.
The government has appointed Er. Sushil Kumar, In-charge Chief Engineer, Public Works (R&B), Zone North Kashmir, as the Inquiry Officer to examine allegations particularly related to the quality of macadamization and developmental works executed under the City Roads Division during the last two years under the supervision of the suspended officer.
Er. Fareed Ahmad Khan, In-charge Executive Engineer, R&B Division Dalgate, has been assigned the charge of Executive Engineer, City Roads (SMC Division), during the suspension period and will also act as the Presenting Officer in the enquiry.
The order has been issued by the Public Works (R&B) Department and forwarded to concerned authorities for necessary action. [KNT]
