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Crime
Rajasthan Govt penalises IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal over 40-villa lease deal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 06:45 AM
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The Rajasthan administration has issued an Administrative Penal Order against senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal for purchasing 40 villa‑cottages from a single firm and leasing them back to the same company.
The Rajasthan government has taken disciplinary action against senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal after a probe revealed that the state bought 40 villa‑cottages from a single private firm and subsequently leased the same properties back to that firm.
The transaction, which involved a bulk purchase of residential units, raised concerns about potential conflict of interest and misuse of public resources.
Following the findings, the administration issued an Administrative Penal Order (APO) against Agrawal, a measure that can lead to suspension or other service penalties.
The move underscores the state’s intent to curb irregularities in procurement and lease arrangements involving government officials.
The transaction, which involved a bulk purchase of residential units, raised concerns about potential conflict of interest and misuse of public resources.
Following the findings, the administration issued an Administrative Penal Order (APO) against Agrawal, a measure that can lead to suspension or other service penalties.
The move underscores the state’s intent to curb irregularities in procurement and lease arrangements involving government officials.