Mayor Murtaza Wahab sacks two land officials over ‘gross misconduct’
KARACHI: Two officials of the land department of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) were on Monday dismissed from services after an inquiry found them responsible for “gross misconduct” and committing irregularities in land allotments and mutations. According to a statement issued here, Mayor Murtaza Wahab approved their dismissal and made it clear that “there will be no room for…
KARACHI - Two officials from the land department at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) have been dismissed from their positions due to "gross misconduct" and irregularities in the allotment and mutation of land, according to a statement released by the KMC on Monday.
Mayor Murtaza Wahab approved their dismissal, emphasizing that "there will be no room for corruption, misuse of authority or illegal practices within the municipal institution during the present administration." The decision to take action followed complaints from citizens and individuals regarding irregularities in land allotments, mutations, and related matters.
As a result of the inquiry, Additional Director Hafiz Mugheera Qadri and Deputy Director Noman Ahmed were dismissed from their roles. Additionally, the promotion of Assistant Director Naeem-ul-Haq has been revoked.
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