Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- Special Judge, Vigilance, Jeypore on Wednesday sentenced former Narayanpatna Block BDO Ramesh Chandra Sahoo to undergo three years of Rigorous Imprisonment and a fine of Rs.50,000 for misappropriating government funds.
Sahoo who was retired, charge-sheeted by Odisha Vigilance U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(c)(d) PC Act,1988/ 409/120-B IPC, for misappropriation of Government money to the tune of Rs.5 Lakhs sanctioned under Biju KBK Yojana during the year, 2013-14 without executing road work.
Earlier, Sahoo was convicted twice on 17.02.2025 & 21.03.2024 by Special Judge, Vigilance, Jeypore for misappropriation of Government funds.
Official sources said the pension of Sahoo, has been withheld by the Government since October 19,...