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Thursday, 28 March 2024 4.02 PM IST

Minister Mohammed Riyas' lightning inspection; action against high officials of public works department for lapses in work

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Public Works Department has taken action against the top officials of the department. Chief Architect Rajeev PS and Deputy Architect Girish VS have been suspended pending investigation after it was found that they have committed serious lapses in their work and administration of the office. The action is as per the instructions of Minister Mohammed Riyas.

On March 23, Minister Mohammed Riyas had conducted an inspection at the Architect Wing of the Public Works Department. Many officials were not present in the office when the minister arrived. Out of 41 employees, only 14 showed up on time. The minister, who directly understood the negligence in the Architect Wing, assigned the department secretary and public works vigilance to inspect the functioning of the office.

In the subsequent investigation, serious lapses were found in keeping the important registers and documents properly. It was also found that many of the employees did not appear for work on time. Later, action was taken against two senior officials as per the minister's instructions. Officials, who do not appear for duty regularly, will also face action. The minister has also asked for a detailed investigation.

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