Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 23:
Director of Agriculture Department M Ibochouba has clarified that the Department had not issued any order in violation of the election model code of conduct to make appointment on technical or non-technical posts under its Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Wangbal in Thoubal district.
Talking to mediapersons at his office chamber today, the Director asserted the results of the DPC held for appointment of 17 technical and non-technical posts in Krishi Vigyan Kendra set up by the State Agriculture Department in Thoubal district under the guidance of Indian Council of Agricultural Research was declared on December 28 last only and it was not the appointment order.
Moreover, there is no question of violation of the election model code of conduct as it was enforced on December 29, one day after the declaration of the DPC result, Ibochouba said, adding that the same has also been brought to the notice of the Election Commission by the Department.
The Director also refuted the news report published in this paper on its January 21 edition as totally baseless and unfounded.
The ECI, it may be mentioned had ordered an investigation into the matter.