CJP writes to Preside about AGPs appointment

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CJP has written a letter to Zardari in connection with appointment of Auditor General of Pakistan.

26 August,2011 08:37 pm

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry wrote a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, pointing out 7 allegations of corruption and irregularities against him Buland Akhtar Rana. It was also said in the letter that grave charges have been levelled against Akhtar Buland Rana and it was necessary to bring them in the knowledge of President.Contents of the letter say that Akhtar Buland Rand holds dual nationality of Pakistan as well as Canada. Rana proceeded to Canada to seek citizenship on leave on personal grounds Rana possessed 3 passports of Pakistan, one of Canada and 2 national identity cards.In the letter the matter of proceeding on leave by Rana without permission has been identified. Rana had availed the leave in August, 2009. Rana proceeded on one year leave rather than appearing before the disciplinary committee.It was further said in the letter that selection board had withheld the promotion case of Akhtar Buland Rana. His promotion from grade 21 to 22 is also illegal. Rana is also facing the charge of harassing a woman.The letter further stated that office of auditor general was a constitutional office and anyone who takes oath of this office once cannot be removed again. Therefore, these reasons are being brought into the knowledge of the President.