Odisha VAW suspended for seeking bribes from cyclone ‘Dana’ affected farmers to facilitate government aid

A Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) in Bhatapada panchayat under Chandbali block in Bhadrak district was suspended for demanding bribe from farmers affected by the epidemic. Hurricane ‘Dana’ To facilitate these with government support.

The District Agriculture Director suspended the VAW, identified as Bhagabati Kisan, following a video he requested. bribe It went viral on social media platforms.

“Since a disciplinary proceeding is contemplated for the acceptance of an unfair advantage for the purpose of discharging a public duty and in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 12(i)(a) of the Orissa Civil Service (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1962 , Smt. Bhagabati Kisan, village agricultural worker of Bhatapada circle of Chandbali block, has been suspended with immediate effect,” read the suspension letter.

“During the suspension period, Smt. Bhagabati Kisan, village agricultural labourer, agriculture District officer posted in Dhamnagar at 0/o. “He cannot leave the center without the prior permission of the competent authority.”

“Living Allowance at the rate of 50% of salary with normal DA or half of average salary as admissible under Rule 90 of Orissa Service Act shall be sanctioned for a period of 06 (six) months or until reinstatement, whichever is earlier . Payment is SA and is subject to fulfillment of conditions specified in Rule-90 (2) of the Orissa Service Act.”

According to sources, the Odisha government has announced to give Rs 8,500 per hectare to farmers for the damage caused by Cyclone Dana. However, Kisan demanded Rs 500 per hectare and Rs 300 per acre from farmers for approval of the aid.

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