UPSC’s Strict Action: Debarment and FIR Against Puja Khedkar

Key points about the sacking of IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar:

1. Immediate Dismissal: Puja Khedkar was discharged from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect on September 7, 2024.
2. Falsified Records: She allegedly misrepresented information in her application for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2022.
3. Misuse of Reservation Benefits: Khedkar is accused of fraudulently claiming benefits under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and disability quotas.
4. UPSC Action: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) cancelled her candidature on July 31, 2024, and debarred her from future exams.
5. Legal Proceedings: Both the UPSC and the Delhi Police have sought the dismissal of her plea for pre-arrest bail.
6. Denial of Allegations: Khedkar has denied all allegations against her.
7. Court Submission: On September 5, 2024, she told the Delhi High Court she was willing to undergo a medical examination at AIIMS to verify her disability claims.
8. Rule Violation: She allegedly changed her name and parents’ names for the examination more times than allowed.
9. FIR Filed: The UPSC registered an FIR against her for allegedly faking her identity to fraudulently avail attempts beyond the permissible limit.
10. Developing Story: This case is on-going, with further updates expected as investigations continues