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Forest Department Cancels Deputations Amid Speculation Around Minister Surekha

Forest Department Cancels Deputations Amid Speculation Around Minister Surekha
Fresh jolt to Surekha as Forest Department cancels deputations · thehansindia.com

The Forest Department cancelled the temporary assignments of several officials.

Three Forest Range Officers were told to return to the department headquarters.

Some Indian Forest Service officers’ assignments were also paused.

Reports said some officers joined a video meeting led by Minister Konda Surekha without permission.

Officials also said the minister made some decisions without consulting the department’s top forest official.

These actions came amid speculation about possible disciplinary action against the minister.

The orders were issued in Hyderabad.

The article does not say what disciplinary action, if any, will happen next.

Key facts

Authority issuing orders
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
Officials affected
Three Forest Range Officers and some Indian Forest Service officers
Immediate instruction
The three Forest Range Officers were told to report to the PCCF headquarters
Reported issue
Officials allegedly attended a ministerial video conference without higher officials’ permission
Additional concern
Officials said Konda Surekha made some decisions without consulting the PCCF
Political context
The action came amid speculation about disciplinary measures against Konda Surekha
Location
Hyderabad

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