Deputy Chief Minister Shri Maurya suspended Sultanpur Project Director Ashok Kumar Singh.


Keshav Prasad Maurya Ashok Kumar Singh, project Director, District Rural Development Agency, Sultanpur has been suspended with immediate effect and a massive investigation has been ordered against him. This action is conduct contrary to the dignity of official position., The decision has been taken on the basis of being found prima facie guilty in the proper discharge of official responsibilities including objectionable behavior with subordinate personnel and disobeying the instructions of senior officers.

The said act Uttar Pradesh Government Servant Conduct Rules1956 Rules of-3 falls under the category of violation. Considering the seriousness of the case, Uttar Pradesh Government Servant (Discipline and Appeal) Rules against Shri Ashok Kumar Singh1999 Rules of-7 Disciplinary proceedings have been instituted under this and orders have been given for a comprehensive investigation. Negligence in government work, Clear instructions have been given to take strict action against officers and employees who show indiscipline and indifference in discharging their official responsibilities. He said that the top priority of the state government is public interest and public service. It is the responsibility of every officer and employee to effectively implement government schemes and provide timely and transparent services to the public. In this, negligence or indiscipline will not be accepted at any level. The Deputy Chief Minister clarified that it is the primary responsibility of the officers to deliver the benefits of the public welfare schemes of the double engine government to the person standing at the last rung. aversion to public service, Strict action will continue against officers and employees involved in negligence and indiscipline in government work. The suspension of the Project Director of Sultanpur is an example of action taken under this policy.