Top Haryana engineer suspended over ‘admin lapses’ reinstated

Chandigarh: The Haryana govt on Tuesday reinstated Satbir Singh Kadian, the engineer-in-chief of irrigation department, and assigned him the task of head of the department (special) and principal director of Haryana Irrigation Research and Management Institute (HIRMI) with immediate effect. The order issued on behalf of the governor said that his posting and appointment would be without prejudice to the disciplinary action pending against him. Notably, Kadian, who played a key role in distribution and flow of Yamuna waters from Hathnikund Barrage to New Delhi and water management services from Bakhra Beas Management Board (BBMB), was one of the key functionaries of the irrigation department.He was indicted for administrative lapses in the awarding of a work order worth over Rs 116 crore. During suspension, he was attached with the Panchkula headquarters of the irrigation department. Referring to the current assignment, sources revealed that the development is consequent to the review of the decision from the chief minister office (CMO) following the discussion of top brass of the department.Kadian's return is considered to be crucial, especially in the wake of peak summer season when state govt makes all-out efforts to supply Yamuna waters to New Delhi in addition to distribution of Haryana's share from Bhakra across the state. MSID: 130582581 413 |