Pooja Khedkar: Maharashtra government sent the investigation report of Pooja Khedkar's case to the center, she may be dismissed

The Maharashtra government has submitted its investigation report to the central government in the trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar case. Pooja Khedkar is surrounded by controversies regarding misuse of power and the veracity of her claims during the Union Public Service Commission candidature. After a week's investigation, the Maharashtra government committee headed by Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary Nitin Garade has sent its report to the Central Department of Personnel and Training as well as a one-member committee constituted by the Central Government.

The Central Department of Personnel and Training will submit its report in two weeks.

The Central Department of Personnel and Training has to investigate against trainee IAS Pooja Khedkar and submit its report in two weeks. The Maharashtra government has also attached documents received from various agencies in its investigation report. The veracity of the claims made by 2023 batch IAS officer Pooja Khedkar to join the civil services is under investigation. Pooja Khedkar had claimed to belong to the OBC non-creamy layer, but her father, who is a former civil servant, had declared his assets to be Rs 40 crore.

These allegations have been leveled against Pooja Khedkar.

Pooja Khedkar had claimed to be disabled to get a concession in the Union Public Service Commission examination, but Pooja Khedkar did not appear for the medical examination required to confirm this. She is accused of giving the medical examination report conducted from outside to the Union Public Service Commission. Pooja Khedkar came into controversy when, while working as a trainee IAS in Pune, she was accused of driving a private Audi car with blue-red lights. She also demanded a separate house and car, but these privileges were not available to junior officers.

If found guilty, she can be dismissed.

According to media reports, the Maharashtra government report also mentions Pooja Khedkar's rude behavior with the Pune collector. According to media reports, if Pooja Khedkar is found guilty, she can be dismissed. Also, criminal action can be taken against her for hiding facts and making false statements.