Bhubaneswar, Sep 13: Special Vigilance Court, Bhubaneswar has convicted a former sub-collector in Jharsuguda in a disproportionate assets (DA) case.
The special court sentenced Pradeep Kumar Barik, former sub-collector (Retired), to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 2 years and fine of Rs.1 Lakh.
Barik was charge-sheeted by Odisha Vigilance in a case for possession of disproportionate assets.
The Vigilance will now move the competent authority for stoppage of pension of Barik following his conviction.