Srinagar, September 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a regular departmental inquiry against a Public Works Department (PWD) engineer facing corruption charges in a case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Departmental proceedings have been initiated against Mubarak Ahmad Ganie, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in the PWD (R&B) Division, Sopore, officials said.
An order issued by the Public Works (R&B) Department said the decision to initiate disciplinary action was taken in view of the allegations against the officer and the criminal case pending in the matter.
The case relates to an FIR registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Following the registration of the case, the department initiated separate administrative proceedings against Ganie.
The departmental inquiry will examine the allegations, the circumstances surrounding the registration of the case and whether the officer violated any service rules, conduct regulations or other applicable provisions.
Officials said the proceedings would be conducted in accordance with prescribed disciplinary procedures to establish the relevant facts and determine Ganie’s responsibility, if any, under the applicable service rules.
The government clarified that departmental proceedings and criminal investigations are separate legal processes. The initiation of a departmental inquiry does not amount to a finding of guilt, and the allegations remain subject to due process and the outcome of the ongoing proceedings.
The action is part of the government’s disciplinary mechanism for addressing allegations of misconduct, corruption and violations of official conduct by public servants.
Officials also noted that an investigation by the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau does not prevent the government from independently initiating departmental proceedings against a public servant under applicable service regulations.
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