J&K Finance Department has imposed a penalty of “censure” on an accountant after his conduct, during an investigation into allegations of the illegal gratification against him, was not found in conformity with the standards expected of a government servant.
As per an order issued by Financial Commissioner (ACS), Finance department, Shailendra Kumar, Sajad Ahmad Khan, Accountant, while posted in the District Treasury Office, Kupwara, was subjected to an enquiry pursuant to a verbal complaint, alleging demand of illegal gratification from a contractor.
The enquiry was conducted by the Treasury Officer, District Treasury Office, in pursuance of Order number 107/DATK of 2026 dated June 16, 2026, issued by Director Accounts and Treasuries, Kashmir.
The Enquiry Officer, the order mentioned, after examining the relevant records and recording the statements of the persons concerned, found that the allegation regarding demand and acceptance of illegal gratification could not be substantiated for want of documentary or independent corroborative evidence.
“However, the enquiry revealed certain deficiencies in the conduct of Sajad Ahmad Khan while dealing with members of the public, which were found to be not in conformity with the standards of conduct expected of a government servant,” the order mentioned.
Based on the enquiry report, the Director Accounts and Treasuries, Kashmir recommended the imposition of minor penalty of “censure” under Rule 30(i) of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956 and a non-sensitive posting for at least three years.
The matter was placed before the competent authority for acceptance of the findings of the Enquiry and the recommendation for imposition of minor penalty.
“In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 30(1), read with Rule 32(2), of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, and with approval of the competent authority, sanction is hereby accorded to the imposition of penalty of “censure” on Sajad Ahmad Khan, Accountant,” Financial Commissioner (ACS), Finance department ordered.
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