Probe ordered into Rs 29 lakh GPF scam

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 8 : The Government today ordered an enquiry into alleged embezzlement in GPF withdrawal of Rs 29 lakh from official account of Geology and Mining Department Jammu.
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the appointment of Abdul Majid Bhat, Director Finance, Higher Education Department J&K, as Inquiry Officer to conduct enquiry into the involvement of officers/officials, then posted in the Treasury Office, New Plot Jammu, on the charges of embezzlement and crediting of GPF withdrawal amount of Rs 29 lakh into the official account of Geology and Mining Department Jammu, instead into the accounts of subscribers, and submit his report wi specific recommendations, within 15 days from the date of issuance of this order”, read an order.
“The (enquiry) officer shall be assisted by the Accounts Officer Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries, Jammu”, the order read.