MHA dismisses SSB DIG after probe into fake travel bills scam

An official said the response was received by the Director General (SSB) on June 20 and July 5 last year and a verification enquiry was initiated by the department.

In an order dated June 19 issued by IG Tsewang Namgyal (for and on behalf of the Central government) addressed to the DIG said, “Your reply was duly considered by the DG (SSB) and found the same to be unsatisfactory. The issue is related to misuse of official position while posted at frontier headquarters in Delhi as Commandant (administration) from February, 2016 to July 2018 for personal financial gains, influencing subordinates to indulge in financial irregularity pertaining to booking of LTC Air tickets for others by using personal credit cards and earned mileage points for private travel on frequent flyer number of one sub-inspector, who subsequently generated false/fake altered LTC tickets on quid pro quid basis, which has been proved in Court of Inquiry (COI)…”

“You while posted Commandant (Admin) connived and conspired with your subordinates in LTC scam and subsequently did not recuse when detailed to conduct COI in fraudulent LTC claim cases for the LTC block year 2014 to 2017. Hard evidence – produced and collected during the COI – has proved act and omission on your part and confirmed your knowledge about LTC scam and you failed to apprise senior formation, including immediate supervisory officers, about prevailing fraudulent practice/claims in availment of LTC,” the order said.

Namgyal also alleged that the DIG acted in a manner by grossly misusing his official position and compromising professional integrity. “Whereas, the matter was referred to the Central government together with your explanation and recommendation of the DG as per the provision of Rule 19 (3) and (4) of the said rules. The Central government, after considering the reports, your explanation and the recommendation of the DG, ordered your dismissal from services under Rule 19 (5) of the said rules,” he said, adding that he has liberty to file an appeal before the Central government against the dismissal order within 10 days of termination of service.