The government has put the district training program for controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar on hold. Khedkar is currently under investigation for allegedly forging disability certificates to pass the Civil Services examination.
She has been directed to report back to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration by July 23, according to a state government official. The academy has decided to take further necessary actions.
A letter from Additional Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, Nitin Gadre, confirmed that Khedkar’s district training program has been suspended, and she has been recalled for further actions.
“You are hereby relieved from the district training program of the state government of Maharashtra. You are instructed to join the academy at the earliest but not later than 23rd July 2024 under any circumstance,” the letter stated.
Khedkar, 34, drew attention due to allegations of demanding a separate office, official car, and unauthorized use of a beacon in her private vehicle.
