Ex-Sarpanch of Kinjirikela convicted, sentenced rigorous imprisonment for two years
The Vigilance court in Sundergarh convicted Ex-Sarpanch of Kinjirikela for demanding and accepting bribe from a complainant
Bhubaneswar/Sundergarh: The Vigilance court in Sundergarh convicted Ex-Sarpanch of Kinjirikela for demanding and accepting bribe from a complainant.
Rama Chandra Minz, Ex-Sarapanch, Kinjirikela was chargesheeted by Vigilance in a case ide Special Judge, Vigilance, Sundragrh TR No 174/2016 U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d)/7 PC Act,1988 for demanding and accepting bribe from a complainant for issuance of work order in favor of his mother (an IAY beneficiary) to construct IAY house.
The court sentenced Rama Chandra Minz, Ex-Sarapanch to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 2 years and fine of Rs.2,000 and in default of payment of fine, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for a period of 2 months more for the offence U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) PC Act, 1988.
The court further sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 1 year and payment of fine of Rs.1,000 and in default of payment of fine, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for a period of 1 month more for the offence U/s 7 PC Act, 1988.Both the sentences are to run concurrently.
Detailed report follows.
Ms Kalinga