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December 18, 2015 9:18 pm

Patwari convicted for corruption

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Jammu: A Special Judge Anti-corruption Jammu A.K. Koul convicted Mangat Ram Sharma the then Patwari Halqa Parladhpur Phallian Mandal Jammu accused in case FIR No. 15/2007 P/S VOJ, who was caught red handed while demanding and acceptance of bribe Rs.1800/- from the complainant in the year 2007.

On completion of investigation, the charge sheet was produced against the accused before the Court of Special Judge Anti-corruption Jammu by Vigilance Organization on 10-09-2008 and on conclusion of the trial the Hon’ble special Judge Anti-Corruption Jammu Sh. A.K. Koul found the accused guilty and convicted the accused to undergo 01 year rigorous imprisonment for offence punishable under section 5(2)(d) J&K P.C Act and fine of Rs. 1000/- and he shall further undergo 01 year imprisonment for offence punishable u/s 161 RPC and both the sentences shall run concurrently. In default of payment of fine, convict shall further undergo imprisonment for one month.

The case was prosecuted by the S. Harminder Singh Chief Prosecuting Officer Vigilance Organization Jammu. 

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