Archive · 6 Aug 2025
UP Tax Dept. Deputy Commissioner Suspended Over Harassment Case
A high-ranking tax official in Uttar Pradesh, India, has been suspended from his job.
This happened after accusations of sexual harassment from a colleague.
The government is looking into what happened, and a special officer will investigate the claims against the suspended official, Kamlesh Kumar Pandey.
The government is also checking to see if other officials tried to cover up the situation.
The official will not be working during the investigation and has been moved to a different office while the inquiry continues.
Uttar Pradesh State Tax Department Deputy Commissioner suspended.
Kamlesh Kumar Pandey suspended for alleged sexual harassment.
Suspension followed an order issued by the department.
Disciplinary proceedings initiated under Uttar Pradesh Government Servant Rules.
Inquiry also includes the anti-sexual harassment committee's role.
- Who
- Kamlesh Kumar Pandey, Deputy Commissioner (State Tax).
- What
- Deputy Commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh State Tax Department suspended due to sexual harassment allegations.
- When
- Suspension issued on Tuesday and reported on Wednesday.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Pandey was found prima facie guilty of sexually exploiting a subordinate officer.
- Official Suspended
- Kamlesh Kumar Pandey
- Department
- Uttar Pradesh State Tax Department
- Reason for Suspension
- Sexual Harassment
- Legal Basis
- Rule 4 of Uttar Pradesh Government Servant (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1999
- Inquiry Officer
- Kritika Jyotsna, Special Secretary of the State Tax Department