Lucknow, Feb. 13 -- Sunil Kumar Bisen, Joint Director of the Social Welfare Department, has been suspended following serious irregularities in the selection process for course coordinator positions under the Chief Minister's Abhyudaya Yojana.

A departmental inquiry has also been ordered against him after prima facie evidence of negligence was established. During the suspension period, he will remain attached to the Directorate and receive a subsistence allowance as per rules.

Sources said Departmental Minister Aseem Arun received a confidential complaint regarding irregularities in the selection process, which prompted an investigation. The investigation found the role of the Joint Director suspicious.

The investigation reportedly reveal...