NEW DELHI: The Centre has constituted a single-member committee to analyze the candidature claims and particulars of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who has been embroiled in an issue over her appointment and conduct as a probationary officer.
The committee, chaired by a senior Extra Secretary-level officer, has been tasked with verifying Khedkar’s claims and background throughout the subsequent two weeks.
Khedkar, a 2023-batch IAS officer, has confronted scrutiny over allegations that she didn’t meet the eligibility standards for the OBC non-creamy layer and Individuals with Disabilities (PwD) classes below which she appeared for the UPSC examination.
Considerations have additionally been raised about her wealth and belongings, which embody 110 acres of agricultural land, 6 plots, 7 flats, 900 grams of gold and diamonds, a gold watch price Rs 17 lakh, 4 luxurious automobiles, and property price Rs 17 crore.
Her father, a retired Maharashtra authorities official, additionally owns belongings price over Rs 40 crore.
The controversy escalated after Khedkar, whereas on probation, made a collection of calls for for particular privileges akin to a separate cabin, official automobile, and devoted workers, which had been denied by the administration. She was ultimately transferred from Pune to Washim district earlier than finishing her coaching.
The one-member committee’s investigation is predicted to make clear the legitimacy of Khedkar’s appointment and the allegations surrounding her conduct and wealth. The report, to be submitted inside two weeks, shall be essential in figuring out the suitable plan of action on this case.
Police discover over beacon, unpaid tremendous
In the meantime, the Pune visitors police have despatched a discover to Khedkar for allegedly placing an amber beacon on her automobile.
It has been alleged that Khedkar’s four-wheeler has an amber beacon put in on the entrance of the automobile and ‘Authorities of Maharashtra’ written on it.
“Authorized motion has been taken towards the mentioned personal automobile below Part 177 of the Motor Automobile Act. It’s also seen that motion has been taken towards the mentioned automobile for violating visitors guidelines earlier. The mentioned tremendous can also be pending with out fee of a payment,” mentioned Shafeel Pathan, senior police inspector Chatushringi Visitors Division, Pune Metropolis.
He mentioned the personal automobile should be introduced on the Chaturshringi Transport division together with the required paperwork for additional authorized inspection.
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