Dera Bassi EO suspended for negligence in sanitation duties
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 14, 2025 – In a firm move to uphold administrative accountability, Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh suspended Derabassi Executive Officer (EO) Vijay Kumar for failing to perform his duties effectively.
The suspension followed a surprise inspection by Dr. Singh, who found unsatisfactory progress in sanitation work across the town.
Expressing serious concern over the poor ground conditions, he ordered the EO to report to the Local Government Headquarters in Sector 35-A, Chandigarh until further notice.
Calling it a matter of public interest, Dr. Singh reaffirmed that the government has zero tolerance for negligence in civic responsibilities.He warned that similar action would be taken against any official found ignoring basic service delivery.