A Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) was Monday placed under suspension for violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Rajouridistrict , officials said.
Additional deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Sher Singh orderedthe suspension of ZEO Abdul Rashid following a complaint that he hasforwarded/uploaded a video song on social media containing objectionablematerial in violation of service rules and MCC for general elections, theofficials said.
“Whereas, on verification, it has been found thatinstant video uploaded/ forwarded on WhatsApp group criticises the presentregime, and advocates for voting in favour of a particular party in theelection,” Singh, who is MCC nodal officer, said in his order.He said it has been provoed that Rashid hasviolated the terms and conditions contained in the J&K civil services(classification control and appeal) rules, and MCC guidelines being enforcedduring elections”In view of the above, Rashid is hereby placed undersuspension with immediate effect and shall remain attached in the office of theChief Education Officer.