Srinagar, July 31 :
The Union Home Ministry has extended the suspension period of former Inspector General of Traffic Police Basant Rath for 6 more months till January 27 next year.
According to an order, a copy of which lies with Kashmir News Service (KNS), the President, in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, placed Shri Basant Rath, IPS (AGMUT: 2000) under suspension from 08.07.2020, vide MHA’s order of even number dated 08.07.2020, as disciplinary proceedings were contemplated against him.
The order reads that based on the recommendations of the Central Review Committee, the President, in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, extended the suspension tenure of Shri Basant Kumar Rath.
“The Central Review Committee, while reviewing the suspension of
Basant Rath has taken into account the facts & circumstances of the case in totality and recommended the extension of suspension tenure for a further period of 180 days beyond 31.07.2023 up to 27.01.2024,” it reads.
It added that the President, after considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the recommendations of the Central Review Committee, has come to the conclusion that Basant Rath shall continue to remain under suspension for a further period of 180 days. (KNS)