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Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Andhra govt to initiate disciplinary action on IPS officer for unauthorised foreign visits
Amaravati, The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to initiate disciplinary action against suspended IPS officer PV Sunil Kumar for allegedly making several unauthorised foreign visits during the erstwhile YSRCP government. However, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand offered him an opportunity to submit a written statement in his defence or to appear in person to be heard within 30 days. "The Government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to initiate disciplinary proceedings against PV Sunil Kumar, IPS, formerly director general, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services, now under suspension, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Rule 8 of the All India Services , Rules, 1969," said Vijayanand in an order issued late on Thursday. The state government framed elaborate articles of charge in an annexure and a statement of imputations of misconduct or misbehaviour in support of the articles of charge. The government demanded Kumar to specifically admit or deny each article of charge and said that if no written statement is filed in his defence or if he fails to appear in person, then action will be taken against him on the basis of the material available on record. According to the state government, Kumar, who worked as the additional director general of police from October 24, 2019 to January 23, 2023 and later as director general of Andhra Pradesh Disaster Response and Fire Services from March 10, 2023 to June 20, 2024, had made several foreign visits. During these visits, Vijayanand said he allegedly deviated from the actual itinerary for which had sought permission, and also made foreign visits without taking the government's permission. According to the chief secretary, Kumar was granted permission to visit Georgia on casual leave from March 1 to 4, 2024, but he allegedly deviated from the approved itinerary and travelled to the UAE. He said this amounts to the violation of several rules under the All India Services Rules, 1968. Likewise, Vijayanand listed alleged violations during Kumar's visits to Sweden, USA, UK and UAE. He alleged that Kumar did not even procure permission for some of those visits. Hence, the chief secretary noted, Kumar had allegedly exhibited gross misconduct and indiscipline and acted in a manner 'unbecoming of a government servant', which are leading to the disciplinary proceedings. Disciplinary proceedings against Kumar come in the backdrop of the government arresting another senior IPS officer, PSR Anjaneyulu, who had worked as the intelligence chief under the previous YSRCP regime.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Former IPS officer Sunil Kumar may face disciplinary action
Vijayawada: The State government has decided to initiate disciplinary proceedings against PV Sunil Kumar, IPS., formerly Director General, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services, now under suspension, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Rule 8 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal), Rules, 1969. Chief Secretary K Vijayanand issued orders to this effect on Thursday. PV Sunil Kumar is directed to submit a written statement of defence and also to state whether he desires to be heard in person, within 30 days of receipt of this order. Sunil Kumar is informed that he should admit or deny the charges. The government has noticed that he deviated from the rules of the police department rules and visited other countries without taking consent from the higher authorities. He was informed that if no written statement of defence is filed within the time specified in Para 3 above or if he fails to appear in person before the Competent Authority or otherwise fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of Rule 8 of All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969 or the orders or directions issued in pursuance of the said Rules, action will be taken against him on the basis of the material available on record, on the ground that he has no explanation to offer. The CS said unauthorised foreign travel by an IPS officer raises serious concerns as their position grants them access to sensitive operational information, intelligence reports, and details of ongoing investigations. Such unauthorized travel to foreign countries is against the interest of national security. Thus, PV Sunil Kumar, now under suspension by his above mentioned acts, exhibited gross misconduct and indiscipline and acted in a manner that is unbecoming of a Government Servant and thereby, violated rules of All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968. During his service as Additional Director General of Police and Director General, AP Disaster Response from October 2019 to March 2023, made several foreign visits by deviating from the actual itinerary for which he sought permission of Government and Orders were also issued by Government. He also made some other foreign visits without taking government permission. If Sunil Kumar fails to respond and appear before the authorities, disciplinary action will be initiated against him.
