SaralnamaThe Rajasthan government suspended three Village Development Officers (VDOs) for corruption. Manish Kumar, Ravi Lasod, and Boltaram Meena issued illegal land leases in Chargadiya village panchayat of Bhinder panchayat samiti. Reya Dabi, CEO of Udaipur Zilla Parishad, confirmed the suspensions. A committee investigated long-standing complaints and found financial irregularities. The VDOs will report to Udaipur Zilla Parishad during their suspension. The action was taken under the Rajasthan Civil Services Rules, 1958. Further departmental inquiry is ongoing. To report corruption, citizens can file complaints with the local anti-corruption bureau. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 12:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Rajasthan government suspended three Village Development Officers (VDOs) for corruption on 25 Aug 2023
- Manish Kumar, Ravi Lasod, and Boltaram Meena issued illegal land leases in Chargadiya village panchayat of Bhinder panchayat samiti
- Reya Dabi, CEO of Udaipur Zilla Parishad, confirmed the suspensions