Dhenkanal: The state government has suspended Manoj Kumar Majhi, a junior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer serving as tehsildar of Odapada in Dhenkanal district, the Revenue and Disaster Management Department said Saturday.
The suspension was communicated to the Dhenkanal District Collector through a letter (number 42713) dated October 16, 2026. Majhi was suspended under Rule 12(1) (a) of the Odisha Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1962.
During the suspension period, Majhi has been directed to report to the office of the Central Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) in Cuttack. He has also been instructed not to leave his headquarters without the permission of the Commissioner.
Several complaints, including alleged violations of government rules, delays in issuing caste certificates to students within the stipulated time and an increase in the illegal transportation of stone from unauthorised quarries, had been lodged against him.
The state government has directed the Collector to submit all relevant details concerning the allegations.