Guwahati, May 11 -- Reported by Laxman Sharma

Digboi: The controversy surrounding nearly Rs 20 lakh in unpaid dues allegedly owed to local suppliers by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Assam Oil Division (AOD), has deepened, with a senior official disclosing that former canteen in-charge Dipak Bhuyar had been removed from his responsibilities months earlier following allegations of demanding commissions from vendors.

The disclosure, made to Northeast Now on condition of anonymity, adds a fresh dimension to the dispute involving the AOD canteen operated by Mumbai-based contractor M/S Vidya Caterers.

According to the official, Bhuyar was relieved of his responsibilities after allegations surfaced that he had demanded commission...