Thiruvananthapuram : Former IT Director M Sivasankar has been placed under suspension following a departmental inquiry, Chief Minister told media today.
The move comes based on a report submitted by committee comprising Chief Secretary and Additional Chief and Secretary - Finance, who are looking into matters relating to Sivasankar. The report cited violations to The All India Services(Conduct) Rules on part of Sivasankar. The inquiry is ongoing and will run its course , CM said.
Police are separately looking into the fake certificate allegation against Swapna Suresh, one of the key accused in gold smuggling case, CM added.