Odisha police seek sanction to proceed against IAS officer in alleged Rs 95 lakh Cuttack land deal case
The Facts
- Odisha police have sought government sanction or approval to proceed against Aradhana Das in connection with the case.
- Aradhana Das is serving as an additional secretary in Odisha's Home Department.
- A complaint/FIR was registered at CDA Phase-II police station in Cuttack over the alleged land deal.
- The complaint alleges that Rs 95 lakh was paid in connection with a land deal involving a plot in the Cuttack Development Authority area.
- Multiple reports say the alleged agreement was made in November 2022 for a plot in the CDA area of Cuttack.
- Reports say Rs 85 lakh was transferred through RTGS or bank transfer and the remaining amount was paid in cash.
- The complainant alleges that despite receiving the full amount, the land was not registered/transferred or possession was not handed over.
Context
What action have police taken so far?
Police registered a case at CDA Phase-II police station, investigated the complaint, and have now written to the state Home Department and General Administration Department seeking sanction to proceed against Das Hindustan Times,Times of India,ODISHA BYTES.
What is the allegation in the land deal?
According to the complaint, Das agreed in November 2022 to transfer rights over a CDA-area plot for Rs 95 lakh, received the full amount, but did not complete the transfer or hand over the property Hindustan Times,Economic Times,Times of India.
Who made the complaint and how was the money allegedly paid?
The complaint was made by Kamal Kumar Bhawsinka, while reports say his wife Beena Bhawsinka paid the amount, including Rs 85 lakh through RTGS/bank transfer and the balance in cash Hindustan Times,Economic Times,Times of India.
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