Two top-ranking Lt-Gens could be axed
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, November 30. Two top-ranking Army officers could face the axe or an
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, November 30. Two top-ranking Army officers could face the axe or an
inglorious exit from the force after a Court of Inquiry (CoI) has found the duo guilty
of allegedly favouring a private body and issuing a ‘no-objection certificate’ for
construction of an educational establishment adjacent to the Army base near Siliguri.
Military Secretary Lt-Gen Avadesh Prakash, who is responsible for all senior
level postings of the Army, has been found guilty in the inquiry that was completed at
Kolkata last week. Deputy Army Chief-designate Lt-Gen PK Rath is the other officer
who has been found guilty, revealed sources here. A decision on their future is likely
this week. Sources said they could either be court-martialled or allowed
an ‘honourable’ exit --- this means being on leave till retirement.
Given the way Defence Minister AK Antony had reacted when the CoI was
ordered, it seems unlikely that he would allow an exit, added sources. He had made
it clear that all those who are involved will be taken to task. The CoI was ordered
after it was found that 33 Corps Headquarters near Darjeeling had allowed
commercial use of Army land adjacent to the base. A certain distance has to be
maintained from the outer perimeter of an Army base and any construction within
that “barred zone” is allowed only if the Army issues an NoC. On this 70-acre chunk
of land, a 300-crore unit of a Kolkata-based enterpise was to come up. The CoI found
out that Lt Gen Prakash played a crucial role in the ‘deal’. The General replaced the
original decision of the 33 Corps, which had decided against permitting any
commercial enterprises on a piece of land outside the corps headquarters near
Siliguri. A forged document was used to replace the original papers in the Army files.
Sources said the clincher was when Lt-Gen PK Rath told the CoI that his
actions were at the behest of Lt-Gen Prakash. The third General, who could face the
music is Lt-Gen Ramesh Halgali. He has been blamed of “administrative lapses”. He
could escape with some major penalty.
Prakash is a principal staff officer (PSO), one of the seven senior Lt Generals
who look after crucial functions of the Army and report directly to the Army chief.--
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteAfter Tomato ketchup scam general and anda aloo scam general this one. Good going.
How these people will face their men and in general the public?
What happened to the earlier scams? Their reports may be gathering dust somewhere till the public forgets the scam?
This time very acute part is that he is one of the PSOs who will directly report to chief.
Very good progress.
In China they court martial , shoot and kill the corrupted ones , there ends the matter.
But in India they will be made the Governors of some disturbed states like J& K or Assam and will be permitted to continue their might till the last moment.
Long live the nexus between our officers and politicians.
A day will come , on which they will sell army land to pakistan or china for a monetary benefit.
NOW THERE WILL BE NO VALUE FOR THE UNIFORM WE WEAR.
ALL POLITICIANS WILL SAY - YE SUB CHORE HAIN
PUPPY PUPPY SHAME SHAME.
S.KANNAN.
Dear Veteran Kannan,
ReplyDeleteRegards.You are right ,Sir.These people have become shameless.They blame the lower ranks when some happens.O.K.Bye.