LG suspends officers, refers case to CBI

New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) Lt Governor Najeeb Jung todaysuspended Navelendra Kumar Singh, former OSD to Deputy ChiefMinister Manish Sisodia, and another official for allegedlyhanding over land meant for DUSIB to a private party. Singh, currently posted as ADM (South/East), and SDM(Model Town) Amit Kumar Pamasi have been placed undersuspension. Also, ADM (North) KC Surendra has been "recommended to beplaced under suspension by the Union Home Ministry". "Navelendra Kumar Singh had passed an illegal order tohand over prime land in Bhalswa to a private individual, whichwas acquired for DUSIB (Delhi Urban Shelter DevelopmentBoard)," a source said. The action was taken against the other two as theyimplemented the "illegal" order passed by Singh after histransfer. "The case for further investigation is being referred toCBI immediately," the source added. PTI BUN SBR TIR ZMNTIR