Rajasthan CM Sanctions Prosecution Against 27 Officials
Prosecution has been sanctioned in 15 cases across eight other departments
UdaipurTimes, Oct 24, 2026 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has delivered on his zero-tolerance policy against corruption by granting prosecution sanction against 27 officials in 21 cases.
Prosecution sanction has been granted against a Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM) involved in cases of causing financial loss to the State Government through the irregular conversion and change of land use of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes. Approval for prosecution has been given against another Sub-Divisional Officer for abusing their official position to decree tenancy land claims against the rules and accepting illegal gratification.
Similarly, prosecution sanction has been granted against a former Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for involvement in corrupt activities, receiving illegal funds and amassing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.
The Chief Minister has issued prosecution sanctions in five cases from the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture, three from the Public Works Department (PWD), two from the Commercial Taxes Department, and one case each from the Medical Department, Veterinary Department, Devasthan Department, Indira Gandhi Canal Project and the Co-operative Department.
Additionally, crucial decisions were made to grant prosecution sanctions against an official of the Rajasthan Accounts Service and a Block Development Officer (BDO).
