Retired Revenue Inspector Ramesh Chandra Mishra was sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) by Special Judge Vigilance, Bolangir, for causing loss of government funds. An official press release states that Mishra was also fined Rs 50,000 by the court, and that if the fine is not paid, he will be subject to RI for six months for the offense under sections 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d)PC Act, 1988. The court also ordered that he pay a fine of Rs. 10,000 and undergo radiation therapy for a duration of two years. If the fine is not paid,
According to the press release, Odisha Vigilance will petition the appropriate body to have Mishra’s pension stopped after his conviction. According to the release, Odisha Vigilance filed charges against Mishra Ex-Revenue Inspector (Retired), office of the Special Land Acquisition Officer, LSIP, Bolangir, under sections 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d)PC Act, 1988/120-B IPC for providing the beneficiary with undue official favor by making two payments against some structures for land acquisition, thereby allowing the beneficiary to obtain financial gain at the expense of the government.
