VLW-cum-Executive Officer convicted in vigilance case, gets rigorous imprisonment

Khurda: A court today convicted a Village Level Worker (VLW)-cum-Executive Officer in vigilance case and awarded him rigorous imprisonment. The convict has been identified as Ashok Kumar Patasahani, VLW-cum-Executive Officer, Hirapur GP, I/c Botalama GP under Begunia Block of Khurda district. Currently, he is working as VLW at Bolagarh of the district.

Apart from convicting the VLW-cum-Executive Officer, the court also sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 2 years and fine of Rs 10,000 and in default of payment of fine, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for a period of 6 months more.

Patasahani was apprehended by the Vigilance officials while he was demanding and accepting bribe from a beneficiary for preparation of bill against an IAY house constructed by him and disbursement of the second installment in his favour.

Later, he was charge-sheeted by Odisha Vigilance in a case vide Additional Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar TR No.18/2012 U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d)/7 P.C. Act,1988.

Sources said that the anti-corruption wing would now move the competent authority for dismissal of Ashok Kumar Patasahani from service following his conviction.

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