Bhubaneswar: The Deputy Collector of Rayagada Purna Chandra Jena has been placed under suspension with immediate effect by the State Government. A disciplinary proceeding against Jena in being contemplated in view of the pandemic.
He was presently working as officer on special duty in Patrapur block of Ganjam district for COVID-19 management. In an official order from the Odisha Revenue & Disaster Management department, Jena shall be at the Rayagada Collectorate during the period of suspension and shall not leave the headquarters without obtaining the prior permission of the Collector.
