IAS Officer Puja Khedkar's Marital Status Under Scrutiny: Centre Seeks Clarification
Centre asks Pune Police to investigate Puja Khedkar's parents' marital status amid allegations of quota fraud.
Ias OfficerPuja KhedkarMarital StatusObc QuotaUpsc ExamReal Estate MaharashtraJul 24, 2024
Puja Khedkar had stated that her parents were separated and she was living with her mother, thereby making her eligible for the OBC non-creamy layer quota. However, according to the rules, only those aspirants whose parents' annual income is Rs 8 lakh per annum can avail this quota. The Centre has asked the Pune Police to verify whether Puja Khedkar's parents were divorced or not.
In a viral video of her mock interview, Puja Khedkar was questioned about her family income, which she claimed was 'zero' despite her father being a retired civil servant. She attributed this to her parents being separated and living with her mother.
The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) has registered a police case against Puja Khedkar for using the OBC non-creamy layer quota fraudulently. The UPSC has also issued a show cause notice for the cancellation of her candidature and her debarment from future exams and selections.
Puja Khedkar is also accused of misusing power and privileges by demanding facilities she was not entitled to as a trainee in the Pune collectorate. Furthermore, she is accused of bullying people around her. Due to these allegations, her training in Maharashtra was put on hold, and she was called back to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie.
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The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) is a premier training institution for civil servants in India. It provides training to IAS officers and other civil servants to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to serve the country.
The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations for various civil services in India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the allegation against Puja Khedkar?
Puja Khedkar is accused of fraudulently availing the OBC non-creamy layer quota in the UPSC exam by claiming her parents were separated.
What is the OBC non-creamy layer quota?
The OBC non-creamy layer quota is a quota reserved for candidates from Other Backward Classes (OBCs) whose parents' annual income is Rs 8 lakh per annum or less.
What is the punishment for fraudulent quota availing?
The punishment for fraudulent quota availing can include cancellation of candidature and debarment from future exams and selections.
What is the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA)?
The LBSNAA is a premier training institution for civil servants in India, providing training to IAS officers and other civil servants to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to serve the country.
What is the role of the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC)?
The UPSC is a constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations for various civil services in India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
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