State vs IAS and IPS officers (Rajasthan)

Timeline

1. 29 Oct 2026News

   IAS officer Shikhar Agarwal removed from all posts following property controversy

   IAS Shikhar Agarwal and his IPS wife, Prashakha Mathur, have been identified as having purchased 40 villas and cottages from a single company over the past two and a half years, leading the state government to make him 'Awaiting Posting Orders' (APO).

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The state government removed an official from all his positions.

   Who:

   IAS officer Shikhar Agarwal, his IPS officer wife Prashakha Mathur, and the Rajasthan state government.

   When:

   Reported on 29 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Rajasthan.

   Why:

   The official and his wife allegedly bought many villas and cottages from one company.

   What it means:

   The officer is now Awaiting Posting Orders, meaning he has no current work assignment.

2. 14 Aug 2021News

   Rajasthan High Court grants bail IAS and IPS officers accused in major corruption cases

   The tainted senior officials, accused of corruption, will now be free after spending several months in jail.

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Rajasthan High Court granted bail, allowing the officials to leave jail while awaiting their trial.

   Who:

   The Rajasthan High Court is the court, and the IAS and IPS officers are the accused individuals.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Aug 2021.

   Where:

   Rajasthan High Court, Rajasthan.

   Why:

   The officials were granted release after spending several months in jail following accusations of major corruption.

   What it means:

   The accused officials are now free to leave jail while the legal proceedings against them continue.