Balasore: A retired DI of Schools in Balasore district has been sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment following his conviction in a case related to misappropriation of financial dues of teachers.
Padmalochan Das, Ex-DI of Schools (Retired), Basta, Dist-Balasore, who was charge sheeted by Odisha Vigilance in a case vide TR No.15/2009 U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(c)(d)PC Act, 1988/409/477-A/34 IPC, for misappropriation of financial dues like temporary GPF, Final GPF and Festival advance of Teachers under the DI of Schools, Basta, was convicted by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Balasore.
Das has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of two years and to pay fine of Rs.20,000 and in default of payment of fine, to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 2 months more for the offence U/s 409 IPC.
The Court further sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 1 year and to pay fine of Rs.10,000 and in default of payment of fine, to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 1 month more for the offence U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(c) of PC Act, 1988. The Court further sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 1 year and to pay fine of Rs.10,000/- and in default of payment of fine, to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 1 month more for the offence U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d)(ii) of PC Act, 1988. The Court further sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 1 year for the offence U/s 477-A IPC.
Odisha Vigilance will now move the competent authority for stoppage of pension of Das following his conviction, a statement issued by the Vigilance said.