Ward Officer Suspended for Failing to Deposit Property Tax Amount

WARANGAL: A ward officer of Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) has been suspended over allegations that he failed to deposit property tax collections into the municipal treasury. The action was taken following reports of financial irregularities in property tax collections.

Special Officer and Hanumakonda District Collector Chahat Bajpai issued orders suspending M.A. Gaffar Khan, Ward Officer of Ward 43 under Kasibugga Circle-1. The suspension follows allegations that he collected property tax amounting to Rs 1,13,452 but did not remit it to the municipal treasury.

Authorities treated the non-deposit of the collected amount as a serious financial irregularity. The suspension orders were issued to facilitate a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.

The Collector clarified that the suspension would come into effect immediately and would remain in force until further orders. During the suspension period, Gaffar Khan has been directed to remain available at the district headquarters in Hanumakonda and not leave the station without prior permission.

He has also been instructed to hand over municipal records, tax collection registers, receipt books, cash and other related materials in his possession to the concerned officials.

Officials said the action sends a clear message that negligence and irregularities in matters relating to government revenue will not be tolerated. They stressed that every employee must act responsibly in safeguarding public funds.

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