10 DoT officers dismissed under Rule 56(J) – action taken by Minister of Communications..

Times of India has reported today that, 10 senior officers of the DoT are dismissed under FR 56(J). Among the dismissed 10 officers, 9 are in the rank of Directors and 1 is the Joint Secretary of the DoT. As per media reports, the dismissed officers are with doubtful integrity. This drastic action has been taken by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister for Communications, as a part of ‘Zero Tolerance’ towards corruption, reports the media. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw has also approved the Compulsory Retirement of 40 officers in the railways, for non-performance and doubtful integrity.