Both Dharmendra and Jha have been recommended for major penalty proceedings by the CVC, along with one Davinder Singh, an assistant at ICHR.
A second official at ICHR told Scroll on the condition of anonymity that Dharmendra, Davinder and Jha were promoted to their positions because they made it easier for ICHR’s senior management, especially the clique from ABISY, to spend the institution’s money without any checks.
“Dharmendra and Davinder were in key administrative positions to sanction the money,” said the second official. “They prioritised files that the ABISY people wanted to move quickly.”
The first official, who is familiar with the CVC probe, told Scroll that director Upadhyay and former member secretary Kumar Ratnam came under scrutiny for approving Jha’s appointment and promotion at ICHR.
The CVC has recommended minor penalty proceedings against Upadhyay and suggested a probe into Ratnam’s “adverse role” in Jha’s appointment and promotion.
Scroll contacted Dharmendra Singh and Davinder Singh for their response to the CVC’s decision. The story will be updated if they respond.
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