IAS officer Ashok Kumar Parmar (IAS:1992:AGMUT) has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) against Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary Arun Mehta (IAS:1988:J&K), accusing them of subjecting him to harassment and humiliation. Parmar, who had raised concerns about irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir, alleged that he was repeatedly transferred due to his scheduled caste status and his role in exposing issues with the mission.
In his detailed complaint dated 17 August, Parmar revealed instances of mistreatment, including being thrown out of meetings by the LG and Chief Secretary. He pointed out that these actions were likely motivated by prejudice against his scheduled caste background and his efforts to expose flaws in the Jal Jeevan Mission. He also mentioned his correspondence with various authorities, including the Prime Minister’s Office, Home Ministry, and Ministry of Jal Shakti, regarding the inaccurate reporting of implementation figures for the mission.
