Bhopal, May 15 -- The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to newly appointed Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation Chairman Saubhagya Singh Thakur for allegedly violating directives related to fuel conservation by assuming office accompanied by a large convoy of vehicles.

Acting on the instructions of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the state government also suspended all administrative and financial powers of the corporation chairman pending resolution of the matter.

According to the order, restrictions have been imposed on Saubhagya Singh for failing to exercise due restraint and adhere to the appeals and guidelines issued in the national interest.

Pending a final decision by the competent authority, the govern...