By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: On Tuesday , , at around 5am Rama Chandra Jena, Tahasildar and in-charge Sub-Registrar, Nimapada in Puri was intercepted by Odisha Vigilance near his official residence at Nimapada, and cash of Rs. 4,65,000/- was recovered from him, which he couldn’t account for satisfactorily.
Further, during house search of his government quarter at Nimapada, Rs. 50,000/- recovered.Simultaneous searches launched by 1 Addl SP, 7 DSPs, 2 Inspectors etc. at his res. at CDA, Cuttack and Dhanmandal, Garadpur Block of Kendrapara.
Shri Ramachandra Jena, Incharge Sub- Registrar and Tahsildar Nimapada has been involved in 2 Vigilance cases in the past. Details as below:
1) Cuttack Vigilance PS Case No. 37 dated 21.6.2011 U/s 13 (2) r/w 13 (1) (d)/420/120-B IPC for illegal settlement of valuable land and issuing patta. The case has been Charge Sheeted vide C.S no. 48 dated 3.10.2016 and pending trial.
2) Cuttack Vigilance PS case no 33 dated 17.7. 2018 U/s 13 (2) r/w 13 (1)(d)/420/120-B IPC for illegal conversion of agricultural land to non- Agricultural land.
He was found in possession of 5 PAN Cards in his name with different PAN numbers. These are being verified.Income Tax Authorities being moved to thoroughly enquire into this further.
Meanwhile, simultaneous house searches of Sri Samarendra Samal, SI, Mahabi Road Out Post under Parjang Police Station, Dist- Dhenkanal are being conducted today by Odisha Vigilance at 7 places in Dhenkanal district on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets.
8 teams led by 3 DSPs, 7 Inspectors and other staff conducting search on strength of Search Warrants issued by Hon’ble Court of Special Judge Vigilance.
2 double storeyed buildings at Dhenkanal town, 1 Farm house under Gondia PS, Dhenkanal, Gold about 300 gms and Cash Rs 1 lakh unearthed so far. Search is in progress.
