Two Officials Suspended at Vadakara Municipality on Corruption Charges.

Two officials at Vadakara municipality have been suspended on corruption charges by the Local Self-Government department. Assistant Engineer V. Ajith Kumar and Second Grade Overseer P.P. Anisha have been placed under suspension pending inquiry under Section 10 of the Kerala Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1960. The suspension follows internal vigilance officers' inquiries based on public complaints.

Two officials at the Vadakara municipal office have been suspended on corruption charges by the Local Self-Government department (LSGD). Assistant Engineer V. Ajith Kumar and Second Grade Overseer P.P. Anisha have been placed under suspension pending inquiry under Section 10 of the Kerala Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1960 [1]. The suspension follows internal vigilance officers' inquiries based on public complaints.

The LSGD Principal Director initiated the suspension action, which is a standard procedure under the Kerala Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules. The investigation is ongoing, and the officials will remain suspended until the inquiry is complete.

This incident comes amidst heightened scrutiny of corruption in local governance in Kerala. The suspension of these officials underscores the LSGD's commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability within its operations.

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The suspension of the Vadakara municipal officials highlights the ongoing efforts to combat corruption in local governance, while the upcoming earnings report of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM is set to provide insights into the company's financial performance.

References:
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-officials-at-vadakara-municipality-suspended-on-corruption-charges/article69993577.ece
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/1-800-flowerscom-flws-to-release-earnings-on-thursday-2025-08-28/