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The Maharashtra government has submitted its investigation report in the trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar case to the central government. Pooja Khedkar is surrounded by controversies regarding misuse of power and the veracity of her claims during the Union Public Service Commission candidature. After a week of investigation, the Maharashtra government committee headed by Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary Nitin Garade has sent its report to the Central Department of Personnel and Training as well as a one-member committee constituted by the central government.
Central Personnel and Training Department will give its report in two weeks
The Central Department of Personnel and Training has to investigate against trainee IAS Pooja Khedkar and submit its report within two weeks. The Maharashtra government has also attached documents received from various agencies in its investigation report. The veracity of the claims made by 2023 batch IAS officer Pooja Khedkar to join the civil service is being investigated. Pooja Khedkar had claimed herself to belong to the OBC non-creamy layer, but her father, who is a former civil servant, had declared his assets to be Rs 40 crore.
These allegations have been made against Pooja Khedkar
Also, Pooja Khedkar had claimed to be handicapped to get concession in the UPSC exam, but Pooja Khedkar did not appear for the medical test required to confirm this. She is accused of giving the medical test report conducted outside to the UPSC. Pooja Khedkar came into controversy when, while working as a trainee IAS in Pune, she was accused of driving a private Audi car with blue-red lights. She also demanded a separate house and car, but these privileges are not available to junior officers.
If found guilty, she could be dismissed
According to media reports, the Maharashtra government report also mentions Pooja Khedkar’s rude behaviour with the Pune collector. According to media reports, if Pooja Khedkar is found guilty, she can be dismissed. Also, criminal action can be taken against her for hiding facts and making false statements.