ASSETS WORTH CRORES INCLUDING 1 DOUBLE STOREYED BUILDING IN CTC, 1 FLAT IN BBSR, 6 PLOTS IN PRIME AREAS OF BBSR & CTC, GOLD WEIGHING OVER 1.5 KG AND CASH RS.6,17,460/- ETC. UNEARTHED IN HOUSE SEARCH OF EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, DRAINAGE DIVISION, GANDARPUR, CUTTACK.

Related Articles

Two Memorandum of Understanding signed in Department of Water Resources

1 hour ago

‘Insurance for all’ by 2047

4 days ago

Odisha Delegation Embarks on Successful First Day of Singapore Visit To Attract Global Investments

5 days ago

 Cuttack,16/3/2022 ( Odisha Samachar )- On the allegation of possession of assets disproportionate to the known sources of income, simultaneous house searches have been launched on the properties of Sri Manoj Kuamr Behera, Executive Engineer, Drainage Division, Gandarpur, Cuttack today i.e. on 16.03.2022 at 4 places in Cuttack and Khordha district i.e;

• Residential double storeyed building at Mahanadi Vihar, Cuttack.
• House at native village Lendura, Ps-Nemalo, Dist-Cuttack.
• Flat at Utkal Heights, Pahala, Bhubaneswar.
• Office room at Executive Engineer, Drainage, Division, Gandarpur, Cuttack.

4 teams of Odisha Vigilance led by 4 DSsP, 8 Inspectors and other staff conducted the search on the strength of Search Warrants issued by the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Cuttack.

During house searches so far, the following movable and immovable assets as detailed below worth Crores have been unearthed in the name of Sri Manoj Kuamr Behera, Executive Engineer and his family members;

• Cash Rs.6,17,460/- (including Rs.1,83,500/- from Locker in PNB Bhubaneswar Branch, 1,02,000/- from Locker in SBI, Gandarpur Branch, Cuttack and Rs.75,500/- recovered from vegetable tray kept inside the refrigerator).
• Gold weighing approx 1.546 Kg worth over Rs.62.04 Lakhs
• One palatial double storeyed building over plot No.1333-P at Mahanadi Vihar, Cuttack. Detailed valuation is being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.(picture given below)
• One flat No.C/51 at Utkal Heights, Pahala, Bhubaneswar. Detailed valuation is being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.
• 6 plots in prime area of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar as per details below:

1. 1 Plot at mouja Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar vide plot No.464, Khata No.504 in the name of Sri Behera, E.E. worth Rs.44 Lakhs.
2. 1 Plot at Mahanadi Vihar, Cuttack vide plot No.1333-P in the name of Sri Behera, EE. worth Rs.8.64 Lakhs.

• 2 Plots at mouja Jagamara-38, Bhubaneswar vide plot No.982/6735, Khata No.1133/3116 and plot No. 665/6733, Khata No.1133/3114 in the name of Smt. Debasmita Behera (wife) worth Rs.20.90 Lakhs.

12. 1 Plot at mouja Anantapur-8, Bhubaneswar vide plot No.584/1253, Khata No.266/304 in the name of Smt. Debasmita Behera (wife) worth Rs.12.42 Lakhs.
13. 1 Plot at mouja Bhanapur, Cuttack vide plot No.2484, Khata No.741 in the name of Smt. Debasmita Behera (wife) worth Rs.9.20 Lakhs.

Valuation of the plots as per Regd Sale Deed comes to Rs.95.16 lakhs; however, undervaluation during registration is suspected. A thorough probe has been initiated in the matter. The actual price is likely to be much higher. Vigilance Technical Wing will carry out detailed measurement and assessment.                                                      

• Fixed deposits, Bank and Insurance deposits worth approx Rs.31 Lakhs.
• 1 four wheeler and 1 two wheeler.
• Household articles worth over Rs.11.37 Lakhs.

 Enquiry is in progress.