NOC issued by MS in-charge in 2020 canceled by CEO. Explanation sought.

GNS ONLINE:
SHYAM SOOD
RAJOURI, MARCH 24:– In a bizarre development, an in-charge master of the government middle school, situated in th e Upper Barnara village in Sunderbani tehsil in Rajouri district, has been found issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) without the prior permission/ feasibility from the higher authorities.
As per reports, the no-objection certificate (NOC) was issued by the in-charge master of the government middle school Upper Barnara in favour of a local for the installation of ‘Atta Chaki’ in 2020 vide No.274 dated 20/1/2020.
The matter came to the notice of Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri and accordingly an inquiry committee was constituted.
On March 15, the concerned Zonal Education officer (ZEO) Lower Hathal vide his office letter No.ZEO/LH/581 dt 15/3/2022 submitted the report to the newly appointed CEO, Shailesh Kumari.
“It is observed that the in-charge middle school, Upper Barnara is not authorised for issuing NOC without prior permission /feasibility from the higher authorities” the ZEO report reads.
Taking cognizance of ZEO’s report, CEO Rajouri has canceled the NOC issued by the in-charge master.
“Furthermore, the ZEO Lower Hathal is directed to seek an explanation from the then in-charge middle school and submit the reply of explanation along with personal comments to this office within three days to proceed further in the matter” the CEO order reads (No. CEOR/P&S/2021-22/51691-93 dt 24/3/2022).