IAS probationer under scrutiny for misuse of beacon and name plate on private vehicle in Odisha’s Kalahandi
An Odisha cadre Kalahandi IAS probationer is under investigation for allegedly using an amber beacon on his private vehicle.
Kalahandi: A controversy has surfaced in Kalahandi, as an IAS probationer is facing scrutiny for allegedly using a private vehicle fitted with an amber beacon and a nameplate reading “IAS Probationer Kalahandi”. The act is seen as a breach of protocol under the Motor Vehicles Act. The matter has raised serious concerns over the professional conduct of the probationer.
The Odisha General Administration Department has taken note of the matter and ordered an official inquiry into the matter.
According to information, the Department’s Additional Secretary has issued a formal letter to the Kalahandi District Collector, directing him to conduct a detailed probe.
The probe aims to determine under what authorization the probationer displayed the official insignia on a private vehicle.
The incident is a violation of the All India Services (AIS) (Conduct) Rules, 1968, and IAS Probation Rules, 1954.
This case quickly gained attention on social media, with online users drawing comparisons to the 2024 case involving Maharashtra cadre IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who faced disciplinary action for similar misuse of a beacon and government-tagged license plate on her private Audi.
In a district known for its developmental challenges, the probationer’s alleged use of symbols of authority has stirred public outrage.
So far, the government has not released the name of the probationer, and no official word has been issued regarding disciplinary proceedings.
