Ahmednagar Civic Chief and Assistant on the Run After ACB Registers Bribery Case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against Ahmednagar municipal commissioner Dr Pankaj Jawale and his assistant Shridhar Deshpande for demanding ₹8 lakh as a bribe from a real estate developer.
BriberyCorruptionReal EstateAnti Corruption BureauAhmednagarReal Estate NewsJun 29, 2024
According to the ACB officials, the complainant had submitted his construction plans for approval by the civic body online in March this year. Dr Jawale, through Deshpande, demanded ₹9.30 lakh as a bribe to clear the plans and grant necessary permissions for developing the property. As the complainant was not in favour of paying the bribe money, he approached the Jalna unit of ACB and reported the matter.
The ACB officials verified the complaint and confirmed that Deshpande had demanded ₹8 lakh from the complainant to clear the plans and grant building permissions on June 19 and 20. The police then registered an offence at the Topkhana police station in Ahmednagar district. Dr Jawale and Deshpande, however, got wind of the case and have been missing since then.
The police suspect that they have fled the city and are carrying out searches at their houses and gathering more evidence. Dr Jawale is a class-one MPSC officer, while Deshpande is a class-3 employee who had an additional charge of the municipal commissioner's office assistant. Jawale hails from Majalgaon in Beed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the accused in the bribery case?
Ahmednagar municipal commissioner Dr Pankaj Jawale and his assistant Shridhar Deshpande are the accused in the bribery case.
How much bribe was demanded by the accused?
The accused demanded ₹9.30 lakh as a bribe initially, and then revised it to ₹8 lakh.
What was the reason for demanding the bribe?
The bribe was demanded to clear the construction plans and grant necessary permissions for developing the property.
Where did the complainant approach to report the matter?
The complainant approached the Jalna unit of ACB to report the matter.
What is the current status of the accused?
The accused, Dr Jawale and Deshpande, are currently on the run and are suspected to have fled the city.
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