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Pune IAS Officer transferred over misuse of power


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In response to complaints of alleged misuse of power, the Maharashtra government has made the decision to transfer Dr. Pooja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer, from Pune to Washim. This transfer comes after Dr. Khedkar found herself embroiled in controversy due to her reported penchant for seeking unauthorized privileges. Among these privileges were the use of a private Audi car equipped with a red-blue beacon light and VIP number plate, as well as displaying a ‘Maharashtra government’ board on her personal vehicle.

Furthermore, Dr. Khedkar made a series of demands that went against the established protocol for probation officers. These demands included an official car with a VIP number plate, accommodations, an official chamber with a staff, and even a constable. It is worth noting that such amenities are not typically granted to trainees and are reserved for appointed gazetted officers.

However, Dr. Khedkar’s actions did not stop there. She reportedly took it upon herself to occupy the ante-chamber of an additional collector in his absence and proceeded to replace furniture without seeking prior authorization. This, coupled with her decision to display her name on a board in the office, seemed to be an attempt to assert her authority.

To further solidify her position, Dr. Khedkar instructed a revenue assistant to provide her with various items, all personalized with her name. These items included letterhead, a visiting card, a paperweight, a nameplate, a royal seal, and even an intercom.

Allegedly, Dr. Khedkar’s retired administrative officer father used his influence to pressure the District Collector’s office into meeting his daughter’s demands. He even went so far as to warn officials of potential repercussions should they fail to comply.

As a result of these actions, Dr. Khedkar, who achieved a rank of 841 in the UPSC exam, now faces the consequences of her behavior. She will be transferred and reassigned to Washim, where she will continue her probationary period as a supernumerary assistant collector.

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