Transfer Scam In CA&PD: 34 Transfers In 22 Days

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Interestingly, all these transfers have been made by the Director CA&PD, Jammu, Amit Sharma. Out of 34 Transfers, 22 are premature. Each transfer has been allegedly done at the cost of 2 to 4 lakh rupees,”

The Legitimate Desk

A day after Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik aimed at there is rampant corruption in state; a massive transfer scam has surfaced in the Food and supplies department Jammu where each transfer costs around Rs 2 to 4 lakh allegedly.The official communication in possession of The Legitimate has revealed that as many as 34 transfers have been made in just last 23 days following which the cognizance has been taken by the Advisor to the Governor Khurshid Ganai.
Interestingly, all these transfers have been made by the Director CA&PD, Jammu, Amit Sharma (KAS)
Out of 34 Transfers, 22 are premature. Each transfer has been done at the cost of 2 to 4 lakh rupees,” the sources told The Legitimate.
Reportedly, Sharma has already an FIR lodged in the SIDCO recruitment scam when he was serving its Managing Director.
Following the outcry in the department over this massive transfer scam, the advisor to Governor Khursheed Ahmad Ganai had sought the detailed report from the concerned Commissioner Secretary, the copy of which lies with The Legitimate.
The report
The report submitted by the Commissioner Secretary CA&PD, Dr Abdul Rashid reveals that the accused officer Amit Sharma has not only made illegal transfers however also lied to the government on record.
“It has been established that in addition to the transfer orders already rescinded, he has issued more orders while order number 302-DFCS&CAJ of 2018 dated 28-12-2018 320-DFCS&CAJ of 2018 dated  29-12-2018 order number Dated DFCS&CAJ of 2019   dated 12-01-2019 and order number 7 (A)-DFCS&CAJ of 2019 dated 8-1-2019 after premature transfers in violation of the transfer policy of the government exceeding his authority.
The letter further reads: “In his reply to the explanation, he has resorted to making false statement contrary to the factual position borne out by the records submitted by him only, which is a gross misconduct and unbecoming of a government servant.”
The report states that the accused officer has also spoken to media to shield the scam against the norms laid down in government’s services.
Although the government rescinded all his transfer orders, sources said that the accused officer is bound to face the legal course of action for his misdeeds.
“There needs a disciplinary action from the government for such gross violations and misconduct. He has misled the government to shield his wrongdoings,” the official sources said.
To mention here the Governor has repeatedly been claiming that the state is facing one of the biggest challenges on the corruption front.
The transfer epidemic in the government is believed to be one of the multi crore industries which does not only deprive the genuine candidates of their rights, however also affect the smooth functioning of governance.

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