Bhubaneswar, Feb. 27 -- The District Collector of Sonepur has withdrawn the financial powers of Gangaram Budek, the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Tarbha block, following multiple complaints regarding his conduct and administrative functioning.

The action was taken after allegations surfaced that the BDO had misbehaved with elected public representatives and staff members of the block. He has also been directed to proceed on leave with immediate effect.

Deputy Collector Satya Sundar Routray has been posted in his place on deputation to oversee the functioning of the block administration.

According to official sources, several complaints had been received against the BDO on multiple occasions. The allegations included stalling of bl...