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IAS Officer Shikhar Agrawal Placed on APO After Villa-Cottage Purchase
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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The government has issued an Administrative Probation Order (APO) against IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal following allegations that he purchased a villa-cottage in violation of rules.
The government took action late at night by issuing an Administrative Probation Order (APO) against IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal after it was found that he had purchased a villa-cottage, a move that contravenes the rules governing public servants' property acquisitions.
The APO, a disciplinary measure, places the officer under scrutiny and restricts certain duties while the investigation proceeds. The order was issued following a complaint that highlighted the officer’s purchase of a property that exceeded the permissible limits for civil servants.
Shikhar Agrawal, who has served in various administrative roles, is now subject to a formal inquiry. The government has stated that it will conduct a thorough review of the officer’s conduct and ensure that all statutory guidelines are upheld.
The move underscores the authorities’ commitment to enforcing ethical standards among senior officials and maintaining public trust in the civil service.
The APO, a disciplinary measure, places the officer under scrutiny and restricts certain duties while the investigation proceeds. The order was issued following a complaint that highlighted the officer’s purchase of a property that exceeded the permissible limits for civil servants.
Shikhar Agrawal, who has served in various administrative roles, is now subject to a formal inquiry. The government has stated that it will conduct a thorough review of the officer’s conduct and ensure that all statutory guidelines are upheld.
The move underscores the authorities’ commitment to enforcing ethical standards among senior officials and maintaining public trust in the civil service.