Chief Engineer asked to suspend staff holding back transfers

PANJIM, MAY 7
PWD Minister Churchill Alemao on Friday directed the Principal Chief Engineer AM Wachsunder to suspend the employees who are using the political clout to hold back their transfers.
Following allegations of corruption in the water supply by the Opposition leader Manohar Parrikar, the PWD minister had transferred 35 employees from the Porvorim and Mapusa areas.
However, out of the 35 employees only five have been relieved from the present postings while rest have been allegedly using political pressure to hold back their transfers.
When pointed out, Alemao directed Wachasunder to immediately suspend the employees who are using the political pressure.
Alemao also directed Wachasunder to hold back the salaries of these employees until they resume duties at the new postings.
Sources said pressure was being exerted by some MLAs including from the Opposition to protect the interest of the employees.