UKHRUL, NOVEMBER 14: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur has suspended Laikangbam Dorendro Singh, Assistant Registrar (Estt), following allegations of financial irregularities and misconduct. The order was issued on Thursday, effective immediately.
According to the institute, the charges against the officer include misuse of official position, violation of financial propriety norms, and conduct unbecoming of an employee.
“The matter was examined by the Board of Governors (BOG) during its 36th and 45th meetings held earlier this year. After reviewing the allegations, the BOG directed that the official be suspended pending disciplinary proceedings,” an official statement read.
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NIT Manipur, in its statement said that the decision was taken to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry, noting that the officer’s continued presence in office could potentially influence the investigation.
The suspended official has been barred from leaving the station without written permission and will be entitled to subsistence allowance as per government rules. “He will continue to remain under the administrative control of the Director, NIT Manipur, during the suspension period,” it stated.
The institute clarified that the suspension is a procedural measure and does not constitute a final determination of guilt. Further action will be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, the institute stated, adding that officials from the Ministry of Education and the NIT Manipur administration have been notified of the order.
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