Dereliction of duty: Two revenue officers suspended

They were not in the office when the DC paid a surprise visit.

ISLAMABAD:

Two revenue officers were suspended by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration on Tuesday for absence from duty.

Islamabad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mujahid Sherdil paid a surprise visit at Bhara Kahu revenue centre and suspended the revenue officers — Riaz Shah of Phulgran and Shafqat Cheema of Morian.

Both officers were not present in their office during office timing when Sherdil arrived.

The DC expressed his annoyance and directed all revenue officers to ensure their presence during office hours or prepare to face stern action. He also told the officers that resolving citizens’ issues should be their top priority.

During the visit, local residents also registered their complaints with the DC.

Sherdil assured them that strict action would be taken against officers who are either absent from duty or involved in corrupt practices.

He also asked the residents to complain on the Complaint Management Software (CMS), system which was established by the administration so their complaints could be entertained in a timely manner.

The system is directly linked with all assistant commissioners of the city and it has directly supervised by the Islamabad DC.

In the last year, over 38 revenue officers have been shuffled between different union councils in an attempt to overcome corrupt practices.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 6^th, 2014.