Jaipur: Sending a stern warning to corrupt and negligent officials, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has launched a massive administrative crackdown across the state. Under a strict ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy, the state government has made it unequivocally clear that corruption will not be tolerated at any level of administration. In a bid to provide a transparent, sensitive, and corruption-free government to the public, several major disciplinary actions have been executed recently.
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Key Highlights of the Crackdown
The government’s rapid actions have severely impacted numerous high-ranking officials:
- Suspensions: A total of 103 officers, including 1 IAS officer, have been suspended from their duties.
- Dismissals: 6 officers have been permanently dismissed from service after being proven guilty in a court of law.
- Pensions Halted: The lifelong pension (100%) of 11 officials involved in corruption has been completely stopped.
- Prosecution Approvals: Sanctions for prosecution have been granted in 108 cases involving bribery, traps, misuse of power, and disproportionate assets.
- Additional Actions: Strict measures have been taken in 37 other cases under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Immediate Dismissal Upon Court Conviction
Officials found guilty by the courts in cases of bribery and misuse of power have been immediately terminated from their government services.
List of Dismissed Officers:
| Officer’s Name | Post and Department |
|---|---|
| Bharat Prakash Meghwal | Former Development Officer (Suwana, Bhilwara), PWD |
| Rajesh Kumar Nainawat | Former Deputy Director of Agriculture (Jhunjhunu) |
| Mahavir Singh Asiwal | Former Assistant Commissioner (Finance Tax), Bharatpur |
| Dr. Ram Mohan Singh Chauhan | Medical Officer (CHC Bichhiwara, Dungarpur) |
| Dr. Murlidhar Sharma | Medical Officer (CHC Ramgarh Pachwara, Dausa) |
| Dr. Manohar Lal | Medical Officer (CHC Ramgarh, Alwar) |
Zero Tolerance on Public Health Negligence
The Chief Minister recently took severe action in a critical case concerning public health. Pradeep Kumar Hajarti, a Senior Chemist at the PHED Alwar laboratory, was immediately dismissed from service for preparing fake quality test reports for drinking water samples.
Similarly, Hari Singh Meena, a former APP at ACJM-4 (Kota), was removed from service following a sentence pronounced by the ACB (Anti-Corruption Bureau) court.
Lifelong Pensions Stopped for 11 Officers
Setting a strict precedent for those who misuse public funds, the state government has imposed a 100% ban on the lifelong pensions of 11 penalized officials. Prominent names include:
- Administrative Officers: Banwari Lal Meena (RAS), Devendra Singh Dhillon (RAS), Mahendra Singh (RPS), Deshraj Nunia (Former Executive Engineer).
- Medical Officers: Dr. Shivnarayan Yadav, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kothari, Dr. Kalpana Srivastava, Dr. Laxman Dutt Sharma, Dr. Avinash Kumar Sharma.
- Other Departments: Manohar Lal Sisodia (Former Development Officer), Narsingh Rebari (Assistant Engineer), Suresh Mathur (Executive Engineer).
Note: Additionally, Dr. Vilas Rao Gulhane (Former Senior Veterinary Officer) has been handed compulsory retirement. Furthermore, prosecution sanctions have been approved against several other officials, including Devi Singh (Former SDM, Deeg), Mayalal Saini, Rakesh Chauhan, and Vishal Saxena (PHED Officials).
Disclaimer: This news article is published for public interest and informational purposes only. The facts, names, and statistics provided in this article are based on official information released by the state government. For the latest and most detailed information regarding legal cases and departmental actions, readers are advised to refer to the official websites or press releases of the respective government departments.
