Corruption Crackdown: DDA Officer Dismissed after 40-Year-Old Scandal Resurfaces

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the dismissal of a DDA assistant section officer over alleged corruption in land allotment in Safdarjung Enclave. This marks the third dismissal linked to a nearly 40-year-old investigation. The accused allegedly conspired to allot land using forged documents, indicating corruption within the department.

In a significant development, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena sanctioned the dismissal of an assistant section officer from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) amid allegations of corruption related to land allotment in the Safdarjung Enclave area. A statement from Raj Niwas highlighted this on Tuesday.

This dismissal marks the third such action in connection to a long-standing case, initially flagged by the Land and Building Department of the Delhi government almost four decades ago. Officials stated that it sends a clear message that corruption will not be tolerated within the DDA, urging a review of penalties for others involved.

The accused officer, along with colleagues, allegedly facilitated land allocations worth substantial amounts using fraudulent documentation. The failure to scrutinize this case thoroughly despite a four-decade-long history suggests collusion with outside parties and malafide intentions, officials noted.