Collector J Jayakanthan has suspended a Tahsildar on charge of sexual harassment.
Officials said here on Thursday that following a complaint from a woman employee in Karaikudi that her superior officer allegedly indulged in sexual harassment, the Collector ordered the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) Vasantha to look into the complaint.
Assisted by a panel, the DSWO found the complaint to be true and submitted the findings to the Collector, officials said and added that based on the report, the Tahsildar was suspended.
A departmental inquiry would be conducted and a report sent to the Revenue Administration.
