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Rajasthan Govt Suspends IAS Officer Shikhar Agrawal Over 40 Villa‑Cottage Deal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 07:36 AM
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The Rajasthan administration has attached senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal to the APMO after a probe found he authorised the purchase of 40 villa‑cottages from a single firm and leased them back to the same vendor.
Jaipur, Rajasthan – The state government has taken disciplinary action against senior Indian Administrative Service officer Shikhar Agrawal, assigning him to the Administrative Probation Officer (APMO) cadre. The move follows an internal inquiry that uncovered a transaction in which the officer approved the purchase of forty villa‑cottages from a single private firm and subsequently arranged for those properties to be leased back to the same company.
According to the investigation report, the arrangement raised concerns of conflict of interest and potential financial irregularities, prompting the government to intervene. The decision to attach the officer to the APMO reflects the administration's intent to ensure accountability among senior bureaucrats.
The Rajasthan government has not disclosed further details about any legal proceedings or penalties, but the action signals a strict stance against alleged misuse of official authority in public procurement.
The case adds to a series of recent anti‑corruption measures undertaken by state authorities, aiming to reinforce transparency in government contracts.
According to the investigation report, the arrangement raised concerns of conflict of interest and potential financial irregularities, prompting the government to intervene. The decision to attach the officer to the APMO reflects the administration's intent to ensure accountability among senior bureaucrats.
The Rajasthan government has not disclosed further details about any legal proceedings or penalties, but the action signals a strict stance against alleged misuse of official authority in public procurement.
The case adds to a series of recent anti‑corruption measures undertaken by state authorities, aiming to reinforce transparency in government contracts.