Delhi government has suspended a chief engineer of its Public Works Department (PWD) for allegedly awarding contract to his close relative.
A senior government official said the action was taken after an inquiry.
"Delhi government has placed under suspension a chief engineer of PWD following an inquiry in which the allegation regarding misuse of power in awarding a contract to his close relative was, prima-facie established," the government said in a statement.
It further stated that major penalty proceedings will also be initiated against him.
