By Pallavi Priya

The case of Puja Khedkar has sparked widespread questions about the reservation system and government procedures. This probationary IAS officer became embroiled in controversy after disputes with officials at the Pune collector’s office, leading to her transfer to Washim. Allegations have surfaced that Khedkar misrepresented her OBC non-creamy layer status in the UPSC exams by falsely claiming her parents were separated. Additionally, there are doubts about the validity of her disability claims, prompting LBSNAA to review the disability certificates of other officers. In response, UPSC has lodged an FIR against her. This situation raises broader concerns about potential manipulation within the system and the role of authorities who may have failed to question these actions.

At Indian Masterminds, we spoke with experts and former civil servants to understand who should be held accountable for this situation.

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