Chittagong-4: Supreme Court scraps candidacy of independent candidate
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Holds govt job but mentioned business as his profession
The Supreme Court has cancelled its previous order that allowed independent candidate Md Salahuddin to contest the January 7 polls from Chittagong-4 as he holds a government job under the health ministry.
Supreme Court Chamber Judge Appellate Division Justice M Enayetur Rahim passed the order on Sunday.
The court also ordered the chief of the Directorate General of Health Services and the civil surgeon of Chittagong to take appropriate action against Salahuddin after an inquiry into the matter.
At the same time, the Supreme Court fined him Tk1 lakh, asking him to pay it within seven days.
Barrister Khan Mohammad Shamim Aziz stood for the Election Commission in court.
Earlier on Thursday, the Election Commission filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging its chamber judge's order that allowed independent candidate Md Salahuddin to contest the polls.
Salahuddin reportedly in his nomination papers mentioned business as his profession instead of government service.
Sources at Sitakunda Upazila Health Complex said Salahuddin has been absent from office since November 18 without taking official leave.
The authorities issued him show-cause letters three times, but he has not responded.