Bihar CM suspends 15 officials for dereliction of duty across departments

Fifteen government officers in Bihar have been suspended for negligence of duty, the Chief Minister's office announced, signaling a renewed crackdown on administrative lapses across state departments.

The action encompasses nine officials from the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, four from the Public Health Engineering Department, and one each from the Rural Development Department and the Urban Development Department. The suspensions underscore growing pressure on state administration to improve service delivery and accountability.

The multi-departmental nature of the suspensions suggests systemic concerns regarding departmental oversight and performance standards. Officials suspended from the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, which handles land records and property matters, constitute the majority of those facing disciplinary action.

The move reflects intensified efforts by the state administration to enforce compliance with operational guidelines and departmental norms. The suspension of officials from public health engineering also highlights ongoing concerns about implementation of infrastructure and sanitation projects across Bihar.

State officials indicated that the suspensions would remain in effect pending completion of formal inquiry procedures into the alleged dereliction of duties.