The Odisha Deputy Speaker’s office filed a complaint seeking an FIR against two Assistant Executive Engineers over alleged forgery, misuse of official documents, and service rule violations. The complaint was submitted at Capital Police Station, Bhubaneswar.
The office of Odisha Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi has approached the Capital Police Station in Bhubaneswar seeking registration of an FIR against two Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) over allegations of forgery, misuse of official documents, and violation of government service rules.
The complaint was filed by Niranjan Kumar Sha, Private Secretary to the Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The complaint names Monalisa Behera, Assistant Executive Engineer of Banspal Block in Keonjhar district, and Laxman Hembram, Assistant Executive Engineer of Harichandrapur Block, as the persons allegedly involved in the matter.
According to the complaint, the two officials allegedly created and used forged documents containing the signature of the Deputy Speaker. It was further alleged that the accused persons misused the official demi-official (DO) pad of the Deputy Speaker and prepared documents that appeared to be issued from his office.
The complaint stated that the forged documents were submitted before the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department with the alleged intention of securing transfers to preferred locations. Monalisa Behera had reportedly sought a transfer to Bargaon Block, while Laxman Hembram allegedly attempted to obtain a posting at Sadar Block in Sundargarh district.
The Deputy Speaker’s office clarified that the documents in question were neither issued by Bhabani Shankar Bhoi nor authorised by him. The office claimed that the use of the official letterhead and DO pad was unauthorised and amounted to misuse of government records.
The complaint further alleged that the accused officials fabricated official correspondence by reproducing the Deputy Speaker’s signature and using government documents without approval. Such acts, if established, may attract legal action under provisions related to forgery, use of fabricated records, misconduct by public servants, and possible violations under the Information Technology Act.
The complaint also requested the police to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against those responsible. It highlighted that the alleged misuse of the Deputy Speaker’s official communication system could affect the credibility of government procedures and administrative functioning.
The police are expected to examine the documents submitted by the Deputy Speaker’s office, verify the authenticity of the signatures, and investigate the circumstances under which the alleged forged letters were prepared and forwarded to the department.
If the allegations are proven during the investigation, strict action may be initiated against the accused officials under relevant laws and service regulations. The case has raised concerns regarding the misuse of official authority and the security of government documentation systems.