Firozabad Tehsildar Faces Disciplinary Action Amid Harassment Allegations Against District Magistrate
Accusation of harassment against Firozabad DM: Woman tehsildar attached to revenue council HQ amid disciplinary action
Hindustan Times
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Rakhi Sharma, a tehsildar in Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, has been attached to the Revenue Council headquarters in Lucknow following allegations of harassment against senior officials, including the district magistrate. A high-level inquiry is set to investigate her claims regarding corruption and land transfer irregularities.
- 01Rakhi Sharma has been transferred to the Revenue Council headquarters in Lucknow as a disciplinary measure.
- 02She has made serious allegations against Firozabad District Magistrate Ramesh Ranjan and other officials.
- 03Sharma claims her transfer was retaliation for exposing corruption and irregularities.
- 04A high-level inquiry into the allegations will be conducted by the commissioner of the Lucknow Division.
- 05Sharma's salary was reportedly withheld for eight months, leading her to seek legal intervention.
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Rakhi Sharma, a woman tehsildar in Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, has been attached to the state headquarters of the Revenue Council in Lucknow due to alleged gross indiscipline and rule violations. This action follows her serious allegations against senior officials, particularly Firozabad District Magistrate Ramesh Ranjan, regarding corruption and irregularities in land transfers. Sharma had recently been transferred from Tundla to Shikohabad, which she claimed was a form of harassment for exposing these issues. She also alleged that her salary was withheld for eight months, prompting her to approach the High Court for resolution. The Revenue Council has ordered a high-level inquiry into her allegations, which will be overseen by the commissioner of the Lucknow Division. Efforts to obtain a response from District Magistrate Ranjan have been unsuccessful, and no official statement has been released as of Sunday evening.
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The inquiry into Rakhi Sharma's allegations may lead to significant changes in administrative practices in Firozabad, affecting how corruption and misconduct are addressed.
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