In a surprising turn of events, Vijay Humane, the Assistant Municipal Commissioner of Gandhibagh Zone, has been suspended from his position by Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Radhakrishnan B. The suspension comes as a shock since Humane had only six months left before his superannuation, potentially jeopardizing his post-retirement benefits.
The suspension order is directly linked to allegations of dereliction of duty, specifically pertaining to the incomplete demolition actions in a slum located in Jaripatka. Due to delays in clearing the private land, the slum occupants managed to secure a stay order from the local court, further complicating the situation. However, the suspension order cites Humane’s failure in official matters as the primary reason for his suspension.
Sources reveal that local influential individuals, unhappy with the slow progress in clearing the alleged encroachments, applied pressure that ultimately resulted in Humane being targeted. This development follows a show cause notice served to Humane by the Municipal Commissioner a week ago, which failed to produce a satisfactory response, leading to his suspension.
The suspension of an experienced official like Humane, with a limited time left in service, raises questions about the potential impact on his post-retirement benefits. It remains to be seen how this case unfolds and whether any further action will be taken in response to the allegations of dereliction of duty.
