Sri Rabinarayan Behura, a retired Ex-Manager from Kalarahangi Mines, OMC Ltd., Sukinda, District Jajpur, has been convicted in a case of possessing disproportionate assets. The conviction came today, on December 6, 2023, from the Hon’ble Special Judge, Spl. Court, Cuttack, under TR No.07/2015, invoking sections 13(2) r/w 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The case, brought forward by the Odisha Vigilance, alleged that Behura had amassed wealth beyond his known sources of income during his tenure at Kalarahangi Mines. The investigation, led by Sri Ramakanta Sahoo, Ex-DSP, Vigilance Cell, Cuttack, meticulously uncovered evidence leading to the charge sheet against Behura.
The Hon’ble Special Judge, Spl. Court, Cuttack, after due deliberation, sentenced Behura to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 2 years. Additionally, he was fined Rs.50,000. In the event of failure to pay the fine, Behura faces an additional 6 months of rigorous imprisonment. The conviction sends a strong message against corruption and emphasizes the consequences of possessing disproportionate assets.
Following the conviction, Odisha Vigilance is set to take further action by moving the competent authority to stop the pension of Sri Rabinarayan Behura, considering his status as a retired Ex-Manager. This step aligns with the commitment to ensure accountability and deter others from engaging in corrupt practices.
