A Pune hospital has cleared IAS officer Puja Khedkar of any malpractice in the issuance of a disability certificate, confirming that the certificate was issued following proper procedures. The hospital’s investigation found no evidence of foul play, rejecting claims that Khedkar misused the disability quota to secure her position. However, the hospital did not verify her address, which falls outside its jurisdiction.
The controversy surrounding IAS officer Puja Khedkar escalated on Friday as an old video of her mother, Manorama Khedkar, brandishing a gun at farmers went viral. The video depicts Manorama Khedkar attempting to take over land with private security, challenging police and reporters, and making legal threats. This incident adds to the existing controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar’s alleged misconduct, including demands for special treatment and unauthorized use of government symbols. Reports also allege that her father, retired IAS officer Dilip Khedkar, amassed significant wealth and purchased land in various locations.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the ‘illegal posting’ of IAS officer Aunjaneya Kumar Singh in Uttar Pradesh. Singh, who served as the Rampur district magistrate from February 2019 to March 2021, has been on deputation since 2015. The petition alleged that Singh’s posting and extension violated the All India Services Rules and Indian Administrative Service Cadre Rule. However, the court held that public interest litigation is not maintainable in service matters and dismissed the plea as ‘not maintainable’.
