Clerk held for fraudulent recruitment in Water Resources Min

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 06 2015 | 9:07 PM IST
CBI today arrested an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) of the Water Resources Ministry for his alleged involvement in a case relating to fraudulent recruitment of Group 'D' post.
Shyamal Chakaravarty, the UDC, allegedly collected Rs two lakh each from 10 candidates assuring them job in Group D, CBI said.
"A case was registered on a complaint. It was alleged that the UDC, working in the Ministry of Water Resources, Delhi had demanded a bribe of Rs. 2 lakh each from 10 candidates for providing them a Group D (MTS) job in the Ministry of Finance," CBI spokesperson said.
She said Rs 6.5 lakh was allegedly paid by the candidates to the accused and the rest was to be paid after they get the job.
"Searches were conducted today at the office and residential premises of the accused. Incriminating documents recovered during searches are being scrutinised," the spokesperson said.
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First Published: Aug 06 2015 | 9:07 PM IST

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