MLA's niece removed from government job after revelation of being full-time student

…salary or honorarium paid during the period in question could be recovered under applicable rules. Local activist Raju Naik alleged that Dr Yaragal had never attended the clinic and that nurses had been running it. “ Her father, Dr Rajkumar, is behind her appointment, and it is not just a waste of taxpayers’ money and illegal, but also a deprivation of healthcare facilities by the government. The Namma Clinic has been found shut down ,” he alleged. Bale said he had sought a report from the district health officer and that action would follow. Dr Rajkumar Yaragal has denied responsibility for releasing his daughter’s salary since taking charge as…

…would follow. Dr Rajkumar Yaragal has denied responsibility for releasing his daughter’s salary since taking charge as DHO. He said her appointment was made during the tenure of his predecessor, Dr Manjunath Dodderi. “ I have not released her salary after I assumed charge as DHO. I have instructed the taluk health officer to relieve her from duty ,” he said. The notice also records that the principal of the medical college had permitted Dr Yaragal to pursue her course. Authorities have nevertheless maintained that she was required to attend her duties at the…