Hyderabad, July 23 -- The Telangana government has initiated disciplinary proceedings against a Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department engineer who allegedly worked in the United States (US) without obtaining prior government approval. He continued to remain on the department's official rolls.

The engineer, Ch Ravi, left for the US around two decades ago without the mandatory permission from the government.

Although he has not been receiving a salary for several years, a report in The Times of India quoted department sources confirming that he is still listed as a Deputy Executive Engineer.

Telangana orders departmental inquiry

Taking note of the prolonged irregularity, the Telangana government has decided to examine the charges against...