Guwahati, December 16, 2025 – The Assam government has taken stern action against corruption by dismissing Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Sukanya Bora from service after a detailed departmental inquiry established her involvement in serious misconduct and financial irregularities during the execution of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) projects in Kamrup district.
The dismissal order was issued by the Personnel (Personnel-A) Department of the Assam Secretariat under the provisions of the Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1964, concluding the disciplinary proceedings that began in 2023.
Sukanya Bora, who was serving as Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) in Kamrup (Metro) when the irregularities occurred, faced charges based on findings from the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell. The investigation centred on MPLADS works approved under Rajya Sabha MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan for the financial years 2021–22 and 2022–23.
A total of 12 charges were framed against her, ranging from abuse of official position and misappropriation of government funds to submission of forged documents, issuance of false project completion certificates, and possession of assets disproportionate to her known sources of income.
The inquiry report, submitted by IAS officer Aruna Rajoria, Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam, confirmed eight charges in full, partially proved one charge, and found three charges unsubstantiated.
The probe revealed that numerous MPLADS projects remained either unexecuted or only partially completed, yet certificates claiming 100% completion were issued, allowing funds to be released without any physical verification on the ground. It was also established that Bora handed over pre-signed cheques and bank documents to a private contractor who was not a member of the official Construction Committees, clearly violating established guidelines.
Further irregularities uncovered included the submission of forged invoices and bills, unauthorised cash withdrawals from project accounts, and Bora’s own admission of signing blank cheques. Witness statements suggested that official MPLADS files were removed from the district office, with some documents allegedly altered or destroyed.
On the disproportionate assets front, the inquiry partially confirmed that Bora owned movable and immovable properties, including several vehicles, which were not adequately disclosed in her property returns, raising serious concerns.
After thoroughly examining the inquiry report along with Bora’s defence representation, the Disciplinary Authority dismissed her explanations, describing the violations as grave administrative and financial misconduct.
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), consulted in the process, fully endorsed the proposal for dismissal.
Consequently, the Governor of Assam directed her immediate removal from service under Rule 7(vii) of the Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1964. The order specifies that during her earlier suspension period, she is entitled only to the subsistence allowance already disbursed.
The dismissal order bears the signature of M. S. Manivannan, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Personnel Department.
This decisive step reinforces the Assam government’s commitment to zero tolerance towards corruption, especially in the handling of public development funds under schemes like MPLADS.
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