PCS Officers Association strongly opposes FIR against PCS officer and his arrest
Chandigarh, July 3, 2020 : A meeting of Executive Body of PCS Officers Association attended by approximately 40 officers from various districts of the State was held today under the Chairmanship of President Rajiv Gupta in which the matter of lodging of an FIR against Tarsem Chand PCS and arrest of the PCS Officer in an arbitrary, hasty and malafide manner was discussed. The Association condemned such an action and resolved to support the officer in every manner and stands by him in this hour of difficulty.
Meanwhile ,Punjab Vigilance Bureau Chief B K Uppal , justifying the action of VB by arresting the PCS officer Tarsem ( RTA Faridkot ) offered to hand over the investigation of this case to the CBI. Reacting strongly on the opposition of PCS officers Association to arrest and FIR registered in this case , Mr Uppal said “ if they think we have committed any wrong, then let the case may be handed over to the CBI . VB is ready to face the CBI probe. "
Further, the association unanimously decided to take up the matter with Ld. Chief Secretary-cum-Principal Secretary Vigilance Punjab and seek justice against the treatment meted out as well as violation of the statute and also convey the resentment prevailing in the cadre.
The Association also demanded from the Government to take action and cancel the said FIR and also check violation of the statute.
The Association also demanded issuing a Standard Operating Procedure for such cases from the Ld. Chief Secretary-cum-Principal Secretary Vigilance.
The Association also decided to wait till Thursday for the redressel of the grievance after which future course of action shall be charted out.
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