Mysore/Mysuru, April 24 -- Officer bypassed mandatory e-Swathu process, misused Court decree route

The State Government has suspended Mysuru West Sub-Registrar N. Srikanth for allegedly violating Government circulars and departmental directives, and misusing a sub-article of a Court decree in an attempt to register documents for 24 residential sites at Kergalli. The suspension order was issued by the Inspector General of Registration, who is the Competent Disciplinary Authority.

A departmental inquiry has been initiated. Officials noted that allowing Srikanth to continue in his post could lead to destruction or manipulation of evidence. His lien (a public servant's legal right to hold a post) has been transferred to central office until...