Patna: The Bihar government has suspended Sunil Kumar, the executive electrical engineer of the MRT division in Saharsa, with immediate effect over alleged negligence in performing his official duties.
The action followed an inspection conducted on March 10 by energy secretary and chairman-cum-managing director of Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited, Manoj Kumar Singh. During the visit to the electricity supply circle in Saharsa, officials found that the maintenance of several power substations under the division was not being carried out properly.
According to the department, Manoj Singh directed officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, especially with the summer season approaching when demand typically rises. He also emphasised strict adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOP) and instructed that these guidelines must be followed and maintained daily.
Officials said the suspension came after it was found that earlier instructions regarding regular inspections had not been followed. Over the past six months, only 10 power substations under the engineer’s jurisdiction had been inspected, which the department said was far below the required standard set by departmental guidelines.
