Madikeri, Dec. 17: The government has ordered the suspension of Krishnamurthy R., the district officer of the department concerned, for making a derogatory statement to the media about Suja Kushalappa, a member of the Legislative Council who had investigated and exposed the irregularities in the Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Minority Hostel in Kodlipete's famous village.
Suja Kushalappa had moved a waiver of privilege in the Upper House yesterday, citing the statement made by the officer. Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayana Swamy raised the issue and drew attention to the fact that the press statement made by Krishnamurthy R., the district officer of the Minority Welfare Department, against the members of the Legislative Council, was a serious matter and demanded action.
The Speaker had referred the matter to the Privileges and Liabilities Committee of the House. Now, disciplinary action has been taken through the Rights and Responsibilities Committee as per the derogatory statement submitted by Suja. This officer has been suspended from government service with immediate effect as he has violated the government rules by giving a press statement insulting the members.
The order has been issued by the Undersecretary of Minority Welfare Raj and Waqf Department S. Ejan Pasha.
Suja's response
I am hurt that the District Officer of the Minority Welfare Department of Kodagu district has violated the K.C.S.R. rules and made fabricated statements in the media against me, a member of the House, and acted in a way that undermined my rights. Therefore, I have filed a derogatory statement against this officer.
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