New Delhi, December 1, 2014: The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against then Minister of Revenue, Land Reforms & Co-operatives, Govt. of Jharkhand U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(e) of Prevention Corruption of Act, 1988 for possession of alleged assets disproportionate to his known sources of income to the extent of Rs.1,03,04,547/-(approx) during the period 10.03.2005 to 01.09.2009.
A case was registered against the ex-MLA and then Minister of Revenue, Land Reforms & Co-operatives, Govt. of Jharkhand U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(e) of PC Act, 1988 on the orders of the Jharkhand High Court. It was alleged that the said accused was in possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of Income.
During investigation, it was found that the alleged assets acquired by accused during said period were in the form of plots, vehicles, bank balance, Fixed Deposits etc. in his own name and in the name of his family members.
After thorough investigation, CBI filed a chargesheet in the Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, Ranchi (Jharkhand).
(SK Vyas/Jalandhar)
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