Lahore Electric Supply Company official sacked, another suspended for ‘misconduct’
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) administration dismissed on Thursday a deputy manager (executive engineer) and suspended a line superintendent from service in Kasur circle over alleged misconduct and violation of departmental rules. According to a spokesperson for the company, the charges against Deputy Manager Shahzaib Bhutto were proved during a departmental inquiry, after…
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) administration dismissed a deputy manager, Shahzaib Bhutto, and suspended a line superintendent, Farukh Junaid, on Thursday for alleged misconduct and violation of departmental rules. According to a company spokesperson, Deputy Manager Shahzaib Bhutto was dismissed after being found guilty during a departmental inquiry.
Line Superintendent-1 Farukh Junaid, who was acting as sub-divisional officer (SDO) for Lalyani Sub-Division in Kasur, was suspended pending further investigation. The suspension was implemented on the instructions of Lesco CEO, Eng Mohammad Ramzan Butt, who emphasized the importance of departmental discipline and transparency in official affairs.
Lesco administration stated that they are taking action based on the company's rules in response to cases involving negligence, corruption, and misconduct by officials. The CEO reiterated the company's commitment to ensuring discipline, merit, and transparency, with no discrimination against employees found guilty of wrongdoing.
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