Pooja Khedkar IAS

2024 - 7 - 13

Trainee IAS Officer Puja Khedkar in Hot Water: Misuse of Power and Family Controversy

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Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar faces allegations of misusing power, while her family is embroiled in controversy. Read more to uncover the unfolding drama!

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar of the 2023 Maharashtra cadre finds herself at the center of a storm after being accused of misusing her authority as a civil servant. Pune Rural Police have taken action by filing an FIR against Puja's parents following a complaint from a local farmer. The allegations range from inappropriate demands to indiscipline during her probationary period.

In a further twist, Pune Municipal Corporation officials have issued a notice of illegal encroachment at the Khedkar residence, adding to the woes of the embattled IAS officer and her family. The situation escalated when Puja's mother, Manorama Khedkar, faced legal repercussions after an old video resurfaced.

The controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar continues to unfold, with public scrutiny intensifying. The case has sparked debates about the misuse of power and the responsibilities of civil servants. As the trainee officer navigates through these challenges, the spotlight remains firmly on her actions and the ongoing investigations.

In a surprising turn of events, Puja Khedkar's case highlights the complexities and pressures faced by individuals in positions of authority. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of upholding integrity and transparency in public service, resonating across the bureaucratic landscape.

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Trainee IAS officer's father defends her: 'Asking for space to sit not a ... (India Today)

Puja Khedkar, a 2023-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, has been accused of misusing her powers as a civil servant.

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Watch: IAS officer Pooja Khedkar: 'Not authorised to say anything now' (The Hindu)

Shorts News:Watch: IAS officer Pooja Khedkar: 'Not authorised to say anything now'

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Public service to public scrutiny: IAS trainee officer Pooja Khedkar's ... (Financial Express)

Pune Rural Police have filed an FIR at Paud police station against Pooja's parents. The complaint came from a farmer in the area who accused Manorama ...

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Disgraced IAS officer Puja Khedkars mother under fire for ... (WION)

A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against the parents of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who has been embroiled in controversy over alleged ...

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'Is a woman asking for a space...': Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's ... (Business Today)

He spoke about the allegations of inappropriate demands and indiscipline during her time as a probationary officer in Pune. He argued that asking for a ...

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IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar gets illegal encroachment ... (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: In more trouble for IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have issued a notice of illegal ...

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Trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar's mother booked after gun ... (The Statesman)

In more trouble for probationary IAS officer Dr. Pooja Khedkar and her family, Pune Police have booked her mother, Manorama Khedkar, after an old video of ...

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Puja Khedkar controversy: Fresh trouble for IAS officer, Pune civic ... (Livemint)

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials on Saturday put up a notice of illegal encroachment at the residence of Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar.

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Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's father defends her: 'Is a woman ... (Livemint)

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, the 34-year-old officer, is under the scanner for allegedly misusing the disability and Other Backward Class (OBC) quota ...

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PMC serves notice to trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar's mother for ... (The Indian Express)

A notice pasted by PMC on a wall of Manorama Khedkar's residence states that the civic body has found a structure — along the sixty feet long boundary wall ...

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Luxury car used by Pooja Khedkar confiscated; illegal red beacon ... (The Hindu)

Pune police confiscate luxury car with illegal red beacon used by controversial probationary IAS officer Pooja Khedkar.

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My daughter has 40% visual impairment: Father of trainee IAS Puja ... (Hindustan Times)

Dilip Khedkar said that her daughter's disability certificate was legitimate. | Latest News India.

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Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's Audi seized by Pune cops over ... (India Today)

Puja Khedkar used illegal beacon and VIP number plate · Audi car was fined Rs 26,000 for 21 traffic violations · Khedkar's family driver handed over key to police ...

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Pune police seize luxury car from IAS officer Pooja Khedkar over ... (Financial Express)

Khedkar has been in the headlines recently for controversial demands, like wanting a separate office and staff while in Pune.

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'Why your gun licence should not be cancelled?' Pune police issue ... (The Indian Express)

The Pune police issued the notice after a video showing Manorama Khedkar brandishing a gun at a farmer surfaced and went viral on social media and ...

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Pune Police confiscate luxury car used by IAS officer Puja Khedkar ... (The Economic Times)

Pune police confiscated a luxury car used by probationary IAS officer Pooja Khedkar for allegedly installing a red beacon light illegally.

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In 2023, CAT ordered cancellation of Puja Khedkar's IAS selection ... (The Sunday Guardian)

NEW DELHI: UPSC and DoPT must answer how she was put on the list despite the February 2023 CAT order. On 23 February 2023, the Mumbai bench of Central.

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Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar used OBC quota for MBBS ... (India Today)

Puja Khedkar, the probationary IAS officer transferred over alleged misuse of power, secured MBBS admission under the OBC quota.

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Luxury car used by IAS officer Puja Khedkar confiscated (CNBCTV18)

Pune police on Sunday confiscated a luxury car used by controversial probationary IAS officer Pooja Khedkar by allegedly installing a red beacon light on it ...

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Audi seized: Pune police crack down on IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's ... (Hindustan Times)

Puja Khedkar recently courted controversy for allegedly misusing benefits from the OBC and PwBD quota to secure a position in civil services.

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Pune cops seize Audi car used by trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar ... (The Indian Express)

The Pune police cited inadequate documentation about the ownership and registration of the Audi car, which Pooja Khedkar was found to be using during her ...

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