The government has suspended Yanam Municipality Commissioner R. Arul Pragasam on charges of “insubordination.”
Puducherry District Collector and Secretary, Local Administration E. Vallavan has issued an order placing Mr. Pragasam under suspension with immediate effect.
Sources said disciplinary action was initiated as he had gone against certain government decisions.
Mr. Vallavan, in his order issued on January 19, 2024, has directed the officer not to leave the headquarters without obtaining permission from him.