Bhubaneswar : Ex-DLO, Kandhamal Sri Ranjan Kishore Behera who was charge sheeted by Odisha Vigilance in Berhampur Vigilance P.S Case No.30 dtd.06.11.2019 U/s 7 PC Amendment Act,2018 for demanding and accepting bribe Rs.15,000/- from a complainant for recommending the names of beneficiaries to get the death assistance under Govt. scheme, was convicted by Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance, Phulbani ‘ He has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 3 years and fine of Rs.5,000/- and in default of payment of fine, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for a period of 3 months more for the offence U/s 7 PC Amendment Act, 2018.
Odisha Vigilance will now move the competent authority for dismissal of Sri Ranjan Kishore Behera, who is at present DLO, Nabarangpur, from service following his conviction.
