IAS officer chargesheeted in Bihar

Patna, Mar 14 (UNI) The Bihar State Vigilance Investigation Bureau today submitted chargesheet before the special court against an IAS officer, under suspension Hemechandra Jha, in a corruption case during his tenure as District Magistrate, Madhepura.

The chargesheet was submitted in the court of Special Vigilance Judge of Patna S P N Singh under various sections of Prevention of Corruption Act. Sanction for prosecution against Jha granted by the Central government was also filed along with the chargesheet.

According to the charges, Jha was arrested under Malsalami police staion of the state capital on October 13, 2006 and Rs 1, 90,200 had been recovered from his possession.

Jha was travelling to Patna from Madhepura on the said date. In investigation, the bureau found that the amount recovered from the possession of Mr Jha was amassed by unfair means.

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