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Hajipur Accountant Reinstated After Suspension Lifted Due to No Charge Sheet.
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News18•22-09-2026, 17:14
Hajipur Accountant Reinstated After Suspension Lifted Due to No Charge Sheet.
- •Manish Kumar, an accountant of Hajipur Municipal Council, has been reinstated after his suspension was lifted.
- •The Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) had taken action against Manish Kumar in a disproportionate assets case, alleging assets worth 2 crore 2 lakh 31 thousand 500 rupees.
- •The EOU raided Manish Kumar's residence and office in June 2026, recovering 50 thousand rupees in cash and jewelry worth approximately six and a half lakh rupees.
- •After three months of suspension, Manish Kumar requested revocation, and the Municipal Council cited the Supreme Court's 2015 Ajay Kumar Chaudhary vs. Union of India judgment.
- •The criminal investigation is still pending, and no charge sheet has been filed, leading to the immediate withdrawal of the suspension order.
Key Questions Answered
Manish Kumar's suspension was lifted because no charge sheet was filed against him within three months, following legal advice based on a Supreme Court judgment.
The Economic Offenses Unit stated that Manish Kumar acquired disproportionate assets worth 2 crore 2 lakh 31 thousand 500 rupees, which is about 208.57 percent more than his known income.
Yes, the criminal investigation and the Economic Offenses Unit investigation against Manish Kumar are still ongoing, and the final status of the allegations will be determined after further legal processes.
