Despite this, his file was again sent to the ACC for relaxation of guidelines for his ineligible educational qualifications. The approval from the ACC for the continuation of the NOD came a few weeks ago.
Other Directors on the Punjab and Sind Board have also written letters of complaint to the Chairman, available with The Indian Express. A S Mann, the Officer nominee Director in a letter written to the Chairman on March 21, has also made serious allegations, saying some of the NODs were pushing theirs personal interests.