Hassan DC suspends two officers for misusing their IDs

Hassan Deputy Commissioner Ok.S. Lathakumari has suspended two hostel wardens, on deputation as supervisors of cleansing work, at Hasanamba Temple premises, on expenses of dereliction of responsibility. The DC issued the order suspending the 2 workers members on Friday (October 10, 2025).

Anand, a warden of a pre-metric hostel at Doddabemmathi in Arakalgud taluk, and Ramesh, one other warden of the pre-metric hostel at Halebidu in Belur, allegedly despatched personal individuals into the temple premises by handing them over their id playing cards.

Hassan district administration has concerned officers from completely different departments for making preparations at Hasanamba Temple throughout the competition, that started on October 9. The administration issued id playing cards to the officers on responsibility for the occasion. The two wardens violated the Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct) Rules by misusing the id playing cards.

Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda, who can also be minister in-charge of Hassan district, acknowledged that two officers violated the directions given by the administration. “The officers gave official IDs to unauthorised individuals to permit them enter the temple. This is unbecoming of presidency workers and in addition towards the general public curiosity”, he stated.

Further, he added that it was an remoted incident. “Otherwise, all authorities workers have executed exemplary job in making certain glorious preparations for the general public. It is a superb group work. Credit should go to authorities officers who’re doing an excellent job”, he stated.