Recruitment may be banned in Government departments, but this doesn't stop the State Urdu Academy from making appointments. Over 150 persons have been employed by the academy during the last few years, making it poorer by over Rs. 60 lakhs.

What is shocking is that these appointments have been made in total violation of rules and against posts that do not exist in the academy. These startling facts have come to light soon after Ibrahim Bin Abdullah Masqati took over as president of the academy last month.

Mr. Masqati stumbled on the scam as he went through the files. He has immediately ordered dismissal of 40 employees in different parts of the State and served a show cause notice on the then director who is now working in Karimnagar. He has been given 10 days time to explain his position. "We have not received any reply so far. After expiry of the deadline we will think what action is to be initiated,'' Mr. Masqati has said.

Masqati Dairy Milk

#22-4-470, Alijah Kotla, Near Charminar,

Hyderabad - 500023. Andhra Pradesh.

INDIA. Ph: 040-24561039, 24525186.

Cell: +91 984 801 5039.

Email: sultan_masqati@yahoo.com