Assistant Director of Mines in Ranipet relieved of duties
An Assistant Director in Ranipet has been relieved of his duties due to allegations of bribery. E. Srinivasarao was accused of demanding money from a stone quarry operator to relax mining regulations. A. Arumuganainar will take over his responsibilities as the investigation continues.
- ▪E. Srinivasarao was relieved of his duties over bribery allegations.
- ▪He reportedly demanded ₹2 lakh from a stone quarry operator.
- ▪The operator complained to the Ministry of Natural Resources, leading to the action.
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An Assistant Director of Directorate of Geology and Mining in Ranipet has been relieved of duties on Thursday over allegations of demanding money from a stone quarry operator to relax mining norms.As per an official order, a copy of it available with The Hindu, D. Mohan, Director of Geology and Mining, has relieved E. Srinivasarao, Assistant Director (AD), Directorate of Geology and Mining, Ranipet, with immediate effect.Instead, A. Arumuganainar, Regional Joint Director of Geology and Mining (Villupuram), will hold full additional charge of the post of AD of Geology and Mining for Ranipet district.The order cited “administrative reasons” for relieving Mr. Srinivasarao of his duties. He has not been allocated any posts.
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