MS-194: Public Servants - Revenue (Endowments) Department – Disciplinary action against Sri K.Rama Rao, former Executive Officer and now Retired, Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Aravalli (Village), Attili (Mandal), West Godavari District - Certain irregularities committed – Imposition of punishment of 10% (ten percent) cut in pension for a period of 4 (four) years besides recovery of loss caused to the temple in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 9 of Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980 – Orders - Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT Public Servants - Revenue (Endowments) Department – Disciplinary action against Sri K.Rama Rao, former Executive Officer and now Retired, Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Aravalli (Village), Attili (Mandal), West Godavari District - Certain irregularities committed – Imposition of punishment of 10% (ten percent) cut in pension for a period of 4 (four) years besides recovery of loss caused to the temple in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 9 of Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980 – Orders - Issued. =================================================== REVENUE (VIGILANCE.IV.3) DEPARTMENT G.O.Ms.No. 194 Dated:26.03.2012. Read the following:- 1) From C.E.D.,Lr.No.E3/20961/1992, dt.08.03.2009. 2) Govt.,Memo.No.12187/Vig.IV-3/2009-1, dt.19.03.2010. 3) Govt,MemoNo.12187/Vig.IV-3/2009-2 & 3, dt.27.09.2010 & 24.05.2011 4) From C.E.D., Lr.No.E3/20961/1992, dt.17.06.2011. 5) Explanation Dt:12-09-2011 of Sri K.Rama Rao, Executive Officer (Retd) 6) Govt., Memo.No.12187/Vig.IV-3/2009-4, dt.16.09.2010. 7) From C.E.D., Lr.No.E3/20961/1992, dt.31.10.2011. 8) Govt.,Lr.No.12187/Vig.IV-3/2009-5, dt:10.01.2012. 9) From the Secretary, A.P. Public Service Commission, Hyderabad Lr.No.220/RT-I/2/2012, dt.25.01.2012. # # # ORDER:- In his letter 1st read above, the Commissioner of Endowments Department, A.P., Hyderabad has informed that as many as 4 charges were framed the following charges against Sri K.Rama Rao, former Executive Officer, Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Aravalli (Village) Attili (Mandal) West Godavari District as he committed certain irregularities in the administration of temples. 1) That he misappropriated a sum of Rs.1295/- towards cost of 12 bags and 25 Kgs of paddy for dalwa crop paid by Sri Murali Krishna Murthy, tenant of the subject temple for the year 1985-86 i.e., F.1395 on 11-04-1986 and failed to account for the same. 2) That he has issued white paper receipt for an amount of Rs.1295/- towards the cost of bags 12.25 Kgs of paddy to Sri Murali Krishna Murthy, tenant for the dalwa crop for the year 1985-86 i.e., F.1395 instead of proper receipt issued to him and thus cheated the tenant and caused breach of trust. 3) That he failed to credit the proceeds to the temple account and misappropriated the temple funds to a tune of Rs.1295/- by misfeasance and with malafide motive. 4) That he wasted temple funds for filing eviction petition against the tenant knowing well that he is not a defaulter to cover up his misfeasance and malfeasance. 2. The Jewellery Verification Officer, (J.V.O), Endowments Department, Kakinada was appointed as Enquiry Officer and submitted his enquiry report on 01-03-1997. Not satisfied with the findings of the above enquiry, the Commissioner of Endowments Department, issued orders appointing the Deputy Commissioner of Endowments Department, Kakinada as Enquiry Officer with instructions to enquire into the charges framed against the Charged Officer in his Lr.dt.05-05-1997. Contd. Page.2 …:: 02 :: 3. The Deputy Commissioner of Endowments Department, Kakinada has submitted his enquiry report in his Lr.Dt.15-11-2007. As per the enquiry report, all the 4 charges were held proved. A copy of the enquiry report has been communicated to the Charged Officer for submission of his explanation as required under Rule 21 (4) of A.P.C.S (CCA) Rules 1991 vide C.E.D., Lr. Rc. Dt:03.01.1998. The Charged Officer has not submitted his explanation. Since the delinquent officer retired from service on 30-06-2003 on attaining the age of superannuation, the Commissioner of Endowments Department, A.P., Hyderabad has referred the case to Government for imposing of suitable punishment against the delinquent as per Rule 9 of A.P Revised Pension Rules, 1980. 4. In Government Memo 2nd read above, a show-cause notice was issued under rule 9 of Andhra Pradesh Revised pension Rules, 1980 to Sri K.Rama Rao, former Executive Officer, Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Aravalli (Village) Attili (Mandal) West Godavari District to explain as to why a cut of 10% (ten percent) cut in pension for a period of 04 (four) years besides recovery of loss caused to the temple should not be imposed on him for the charges held proved. 5. In reply, the charged Officer has submitted his further explanation in his letter 5th read above. Government have examined the same and found that the explanation is not convincing with reference to facts of the case and, therefore, decided to impose a penalty of 10% (ten percent) cut in pension for a period of 04 (four) years besides recovery of loss caused to the temple against Sri K.Rama Rao, Executive Officer (Retired), Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Aravalli (Village) Attili (Mandal) West Godavari District. 6. In the letter 8th read above, the Government have referred the matter to Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for concurrence as required under Rule 9 (2) of Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980. In its letter 9th read above, the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has given its concurrence to the proposal of the Government to impose the punishment of 10% (ten percent) cut in pension for a period of 04 (four) years besides recovery of loss caused to the temple against Sri K.Rama Rao, Executive Officer (Retired), Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Aravalli (Village) Attili (Mandal) West Godavari District. 7. Accordingly, the Government in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 9 of Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980 hereby impose a punishment of 10% (ten percent) cut in pension for a period of 04 (four) years besides recovery of loss caused to the temple against Sri K.Rama Rao, Executive Officer (Retired), Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Aravalli (Village) Attili (Mandal) West Godavari District. A copy of the advice of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission communicated in the reference 9th read above is herewith enclosed. 8. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, A.P., Hyderabad shall take necessary action accordingly. (BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH) CHITRA RAMCHANDRAN, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT. To Sri K.Rama Rao, Executive Officer (Retired), Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Aravalli (Village) Attili (Mandal) West Godavari District through, the Commissioner, Endowments Department, A.P., Hyderabad The Commissioner, Endowments Department, A.P., Hyderabad (w.e) (with a request to serve the copy to the individual and send the served copy to Government). Contd Page.3…:: 03 :: Copy to: The Secretary, A.P Public Service Commission, Hyderabad for information. The O.S.D to Minister (Endowments). The P.S to Principal Secretary to Endowments. Stock file / Spare. // FORWARDED :: BY ORDER // SECTION OFFICER.