India, May 20 -- Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) deputy director (town planning) YS Reddy has been suspended from service following the seizure of cash and valuables worth Rs.32 crore from his Hyderabad residence last week. The suspension order bearing VVCMC commissioner Anil Pawar's signature was issued on Monday.

Reddy will also face a departmental inquiry regarding his alleged connection with the construction of 41 illegal buildings in Vasai East, which were demolished earlier this year as per orders of the Bombay high court, the suspension order stated. Reddy's alleged actions were in violation of the Maharashtra Civil Services (conduct) rules, the order said.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is conducting a mo...