Bhubaneswar Corruption Case Updates – Odisha Vigilance Action 2025

 Introduction

Bhubaneswar, 3 October The Odisha Vigilance has moved with a high profile case of corruption. A former Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in Ganjam district has been denied his pensionary benefits forever because of being convicted of a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. This ruling is an indication of the state dedication in stopping corruption and ensuring accountability among the government officials.

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Key Updates / Highlights

Convicted Officer: Ramesh Chandra Behera who was once the Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in the Unified Check Gate at Chikiti.

Charges: Odisha Vigilance charge-sheeted him under Section 13(2) r/w Section 13(1)(e) of Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 and Section 109 of IPC.

Vigilance, Berhampur Court Verdict Behera was found guilty and sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and fined.

Departmental Action: Authorities of Vigilance on conviction suggested departmental action.

Final Decision: In accordance with the Odisha Civil Services ( Pension) Rules, 1992, the pensionary benefits of Behera are fully and permanently in suspension.

Other Information / Background.

Disproportionate Assets (DA) cases are those that include the authorities having assets that are in excess of their reported sources of revenue, which is illegal in terms of anti-corruption. To ensure transparency in governance, Odisha Vigilance has been keen on conducting investigations into such cases. This sentence acts as a lesson that even retired officials are not above the law, their retirement payments may be revoked in case they have been proved to be corrupt.

Conclusion

The withdrawal of pensionary benefits in this case permanently is a big step towards preventing corruption within the Odisha administrative system. These are measures that strengthen people in governance. To get more recent Odisha news and vigilance news, visit our daily updates and social media this story.