IAS Puja Khedkar : What fraud Puja Khedkar did to become an ISA? know everything here..

Puja Khedkar : She has done so many frauds to become an IAS officer that she has crossed all limits for this. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has filed an FIR against IAS officer Puja Khedkar. Along with this, UPSC has also issued a notice to her. Strict action can also be taken against her on the basis of further investigation. Let us tell you here how Puja Khedkar chose the path of fraud to become an IAS officer.

Who is Puja khedkar ?

Puja Khedkar is a probationary IAS officer who got an All India rank of 821 in the UPSC exams. She is accused of misusing her authority. . Khedkar has faced scrutiny for her alleged demands, such as requesting a separate cabin and staff during her posting in pune. She is also accused of misusing the disability and Other Backward Class (OBC) quotas to secure her position in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

Controversy on Puja khedkar ?

Puja Khedkar’s name suddenly came into the headlines recently, after securing the 821st rank in the UPSC exam and entering her probation period. Controversy arose when she used her personal Audi car with red-blue lights and a VIP number plate. She was accused of multiple frauds, including using fake certificates for Divyang and Other Backward Class (OBC) status to pass the Civil Services Examination. Due to these controversies, the Maharashtra government transferred her from Pune to Washim last week. The central government also set up a committee to review all documents she submitted for her civil services candidacy. After further investigation, the UPSC discovered more irregularities in her case, leading to an FIR being filed and a show-cause notice issued

What Action take UPSC on Puja khedkar?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has filed a cheating case against Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, a candidate of the Civil Services Examination-2022. During their investigation, UPSC found that Khedkar had created a fake identity by changing her name, her parents’ names, her photo, signature, email ID, mobile number, and address. This allowed her to take the exam more times than allowed by the rules. UPSC has filed a criminal case against her and issued a notice to cancel her candidature for the Civil Services Examination-2022. They also plan to ban her from future exams and selections.

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Grounds for disqualification from Civil Services Examination

Candidates can be disqualified from the Civil Services Examination on various grounds, which are strictly enforced to ensure the integrity and fairness of the selection process. Some of the common grounds for disqualification include:

1. Fraudulent Practices: Using false information, forged documents, or fake certificates, such as fake caste certificates, disability certificates, or any other misleading information to gain an unfair advantage.
2. Misconduct During Examination: Any form of cheating, impersonation, using unfair means during the examination, or tampering with examination materials.
3. Violation of Rules and Regulations: Breaching any rules laid out by the UPSC, such as unauthorized use of electronic devices, carrying prohibited items into the examination hall, or not adhering to examination protocols.
4. Criminal Activities: Involvement in any criminal activity or having a criminal record that questions the candidate’s integrity and suitability for a civil service position.
5. Ineligibility: Not meeting the eligibility criteria set by the UPSC, such as age limits, educational qualifications, or nationality requirements.
6. False Information: Providing false or incorrect information in the application form or at any stage of the selection process.
7. Moral Turpitude: Engaging in behavior that reflects a lack of moral integrity or ethical standards, which is expected of a civil servant.
8. Disciplinary Actions: Being debarred or disqualified by the UPSC or any other government body from appearing in any examination or selection process.
9. Multiple Applications: Submitting more than one application without proper justification or not following the proper procedure for withdrawal and resubmission of applications.

Disqualification can occur at any stage of the examination process, from initial application review to the final interview, if any discrepancies or violations are discovered.

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