CDA imposes penalties on employees found guilty in inquiries

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is finalising different inquiries to improve overall performance of the authority. In this connection, three inquiries have been finalised initiated against different officers and officials to probe inefficiency and misconduct. In the light of findings of the inquiries, different minor and major penalties have been imposed upon the employees found guilty while the officers/officials upon whom charges could not be established have been exonerated. These orders are issued in accordance with different clauses of CDA Employees Service Regulation, 1992 and after the approval of competent authorities.

In this connection, an inquiry conducted against Director (Administration), Capital Hospital, CDA, Dr. Khadija-tul-Kubra regarding stolen official vehicle being used by the said doctor, has been finalised. According to the findings of the inquiry, allegations of negligence on her part established and it was recommended by the inquiry committee to impose minor penalty of censure and the recovery of the vehicle amount. These orders were issued with the approval of Member Administration, CDA,

Muhammad Yasir Pirzada being competent authority according to clause 8.04(a)(iii) of CDA Employees Service Regulation, 1992, however, the officer was granted the right of appeal in accordance with clause 20.01. The price of the stolen vehicle, worked out by the finance wing, has been deposited by the officer in the Government Exchequer.

Similarly, the inquiry against Director Coordination, Roshan Khan has also been concluded. In the light of recommendations of inquiry committee and approval of Member Administration, Muhammad Yasir Pirzada being competent authority, the officer Roshan Khan has been exonerated from the charges.

Another inquiry conducted against the Sub-Assistant, Hafeezur Rehman of Maintenance Directorate having charges of using abusive language against Director Enforcement for removing encroachments from his house has been finalised. CDA Member Administration Muhammad Yasir Peerzada after examining the record and recommendations of the inquiry committee has imposed major penalty reduction of pay scale upon Hafeez ur Rehman from PBS-14 to BPS-09.

Member Administration, CDA, Muhammad Yasir Pirzada has said that in order to improve the performance of the Authority and implementation of rules to ensure good governance in the authority.