Team led by excise secy in Bokaro to probe fraudulent withdrawals from treasury | Ranchi News

In a determined effort to get to the bottom of suspected illicit fund withdrawals from the Bokaro treasury, Excise Secretary Amitabh Kaushal leads a specialized task force. This investigation, prompted by state authorities, involves a thorough analysis of extensive financial and administrative records related to police and treasury activities.

Bokaro: A team, led by excise secretary Amitabh Kaushal, arrived in Bokaro on Friday to investigate the alleged illegal withdrawals Bokaro treasury. The team is headed by Amitabh Kaushal, principal secretary of the Excise and Prohibition Department. Acting on directives issued by the state govt, the team began examining records linked to treasury operations and police department expenditure. Officials said the district administration and police authorities have already submitted several key documents sought by the committee for scrutiny.Kaushal said, “The team has been conducting a detailed examination of financial and administrative records since morning. Additional clarifications and supplementary documents have also been sought from concerned departments, which are expected to be furnished shortly.”Officials stated that the inquiry is being carried out on the basis of the Jharkhand Treasury Code, Police Manual, Jharkhand Finance Rules and various financial guidelines issued by the finance department from time to time.The committee reportedly collected certified copies running into thousands of pages, which will be taken to Ranchi for a comprehensive review. Officials indicated that the team may visit Bokaro again if further verification becomes necessary.During the visit, the investigation team inspected the office of the superintendent of police at Camp-II. Members reviewed the accounts section, head clerk chamber, accountant office and general branch to understand procedural handling of salary-related transactions.The team also inspected the Bokaro treasury office, including bill receipt sections and other operational rooms linked to financial processing. Documents taken for investigation include records on sanctioned and working police force strength, budget allocation files, district force registers, master rolls, salary memorandums, establishment records, withdrawal and expenditure officials’ details, temporary ID records, bank account details, provident fund records, newly appointed and retired employees’ data, employee master databases and high-value salary account transaction details.Senior officials from the finance department, NIC, Accountant General’s office, district administration and Bokaro police were present. Three persons deployed at SP Bokaro office have been sent to judicial custody.