Odisha: Ex-Headmistress sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for 3 years
Khurda: Basanti Devi, the ex-Headmistress (retired) of UGUP School at Bada Nuagaon in Kurda district was convicted and has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for 3 years.Devi was convicted by the Special Judge, Vigilance in Bhubaneswar and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 3 years and fine of Rs 5,000/- and in default of payment of fine, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for a period of 3 months more for the offence U/s 13(2) of PC Act, 1988.The court further sentenced her to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 2 years and payment of fine of Rs 5,000/- and in default of payment of fine, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for a period of 3 months more for the offence U/s 7 PC Act, 1988. Both the sentences are to run concurrently.
Odisha Vigilance had charge sheeted Basanti Devi in a case vide Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar TR No 22/2013 U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d)/7 PC Act,1988 for demanding and accepting bribe from President of a SHG for preparation of their bill and submission of the same to the Block authority towards supply of materials for MDM( Mid-Day Mills) program in the School and drawl of payment.The Vigilance department will now move the competent authority for stoppage of pension of Basanti Devi following her conviction. Detailed report follows.
