The Election Commission has ordered the suspension of an Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer for his alleged misconduct with district officials in West Bengal and misuse of power. Mr. Narandra Prasad Pandey was deployed as an observer for West Bengal assembly polls.
The EC wrote a letter to the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary on Tuesday saying that disciplinary proceedings should be initiated against Narendra Prasad Pandey under India Service Rules.
“Narendra Prasad Pandey, IAS (UP :2010) shall be placed under immediate suspension for his misconduct with district officials, misuse of official position and indulging in behaviour unbecoming of an Observer appointed by the Commission. A charge sheet may be issued to Narendra Prasad Pandey,” the letter said.
