The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has recommended the Urban Affairs Directorate to take stringent punitive action against the employees who were allegedly involved in the misappropriation of revenue funds from the zonal offices of the civic body last year.
The recommendation for action has been made against a total of seven employees out of 10 who were found to be involved. Two others had passed away following health issues, while another one had secured a stay on any action against him, according to Corporation officials.
The civic body on its own can issue orders for minor penalties, including increment cuts and censure. More stringent action, including removal from service, has to be taken by the appointing authority in the directorate. Those who have been found to be involved in the fund misappropriation include a revenue officer, clerks, cashiers and office assistants. A superintendent has secured a stay against any action over the issue. According to Corporation officials, steps will also be taken to recover the amount which was lost through their actions.
