In the aftermath of allegations made by senior IAS officer Ashok Kumar Parmar (IAS:1992:AGMUT) against Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor and Chief Secretary, the administration has initiated an inquiry, according to a senior official.
The complaint, submitted by the senior IAS officer to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in New Delhi, implicated LG Manoj Sinha and UT Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta (IAS:1988:AGMUT).
“We will thoroughly investigate any allegations and take appropriate action against false complaints,” stated a high-ranking J&K administration official who is aware of the developments, addressing the situation on Wednesday.
Parmar’s complaint to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) accused Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary Arun Mehta (IAS:1988:J&K) of subjecting him to harassment and humiliation. Parmar had previously expressed concerns about irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir and alleged that his repeated transfers were linked to his scheduled caste status and his role in exposing issues related to the mission.
