Whistleblower Ashok Khemka's deputation to Centre cleared
Khemka has been cleared of the allegations of misuse of official duties, media reports said on Tuesday.
The allegations were levelled by the previous UPA government after the whistleblower officer had sparked off a political storm by ordering a probe into a land deal between Vadra and realty firm DLF.
After he ordered a probe into the land deal between Vadra and DLF in 2012, the senior IAS officer was transferred from the Director General Consolidation of Land Holdings and Land Records-cum-Inspector General of Registration to the Seed Development Corporation.
Khemka had alleged that he was being punished for cancelling the land deal struck in the state by Vadra.
Meanwhile reactions poured in. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Yogendra Yadav tweeted: "Welcome Ashok Khemka's deputation to the Centre. Hope this ends the victimisation of an officer who cannot be bought or pressurised."
Super cop turned social activist Kiran Bedi said: "Am happy for Ashok Kemka. He is an officer with integrity and courage. Using his services optimally means good governance for benefit of all."
The ruling BJP also welcomed the news of Khemka's deputation to Centre.
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