Poll Code: PSEB Chief Engineer transferred
Jangveer Singh
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, March 23
The Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) today transferred Chief Engineer, North, as Chief Engineer, Jalandhar, today following complaints that he had violated the model code of conduct by distributing meters and other goods to help the ruling SAD-BJP alliance in the polls.

Though state Additional Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) RL Kapoor refused to confirm the development, sources disclosed that Thind had been transferred.

Earlier Congress candidate from Khadoor Sahib, Rana Gurjit Singh, had complained to the CEO that Thind was distributing electrical meters as well as other goods in parts of Kapurthala district and also Mansa and Bathinda.

The CEO had asked the Board to carry out an inquiry in this regard which did not substantiate any of the allegations. However, following more complaints against Thind, the CEO had directed the Secretary, PSEB, to go into the complaints again. The sources said the Chief Engineer was transferred as fallout of this development.