New Delhi: A video capturing Tax Superintendent Ram Sevak receiving a thumb massage while seated in the Bareilly Municipal Corporation office has stirred controversy after it went on social media. In response to the public outcry sparked by the footage, authorities have launched an investigation and demanded an explanation from the Tax Superintendent, warning of potential disciplinary action.Whats in viral video The viral video, lasting 1 minute and 29 seconds, depicts Tax Superintendent Ram Sevak seated on a chair, engaged in a phone conversation, while a young man massages his thumb. Allegations suggest that Sevak had been pressuring employees to provide such massages, with some employees reportedly compelled to undertake various household chores on his behalf.Watch video बरेली नगर निगम के टैक्स सुपरिटेंडेट के सरकारी दफ्तर में बैठकर कर्मचारी से हाथ-पैर की मालिश कराने का वीडियो वायरल हो रहा है। #bareilly #Nagarnigam pic.twitter.com/vYMoeGT0dc— Pawan Kumar Sharma (@pawanks1997) June 14, 2024Father has been asbsent for five months Efforts to reach Sevak for his response to the allegations proved futile, as his phone remained switched off despite multiple attempts to establish contact. Adding another layer to the controversy, it has come to light that the young man seen in the video providing the massage is the son of an employee within the Tax Department of the Municipal Corporation. The employee, the young mans father, has been absent from work due to illness for approximately five months, with his son assuming duties in his absence.Chief Tax Officer taken note of the incident Chief Tax Officer Pradeep Kumar Mishra has confirmed that the department has taken note of the viral video and has sought clarification from Tax Superintendent Ram Sevak. Pending the receipt of a response, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the findings of the inquiry.Raised concerns regarding the officials conductThe incident has raised concerns regarding the conduct of officials within the Bareilly Municipal Corporation and underscores the need for transparency and accountability in public service.
