Aruppukottai BDO, four others suspended for misappropriation of funds
Five officials from the Aruppukottai panchayat union, including the Block Development Officer, have been suspended. The action follows allegations of fund misappropriation and dereliction of duty.
Why it matters
This highlights local government accountability and the enforcement of administrative discipline in public office.
Five officials of Aruppukottai panchayat union, including its Block Development Officer, N. Kaja Maiden Banthe Navas, have been placed under suspension for misappropriation of funds and dereliction of duties.
Virudhunagar Collector Sharanya Ari issued the orders of placing them under suspension from service on Saturday.
Among them are Assistant Engineer M. Arjunan, Deputy BDO R. Duraikannan, Accountant R. Saravanakumar and Rural Welfare Officer P. Bharakat Bapita Banu.
Published - October 04, 2026 08:28 pm IST
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