Patna, July 25: A 2006-batch IAS officer Abhishek Prakash, who was then serving as Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Department, and Chief Executive Officer of Invest Uttar Pradesh, was suspended on charges of corruption, he has been served a chargesheet by the state’s Department of Appointments and Personnel.
Prakash has been given 15 days to reply on two main charges regarding the alleged demand of five per cent commission through a mediator for giving clearance to a solar project.
The other charge against him pertains to anomalies in the acquisition of land in Bhatgaon village of Sarojini Nagar area of Lucknow meant for use as part of the Defence Corridor project during his tenure as District Magistrate of Lucknow.
The allegations also point to discrepancies in giving compensation.
He can be given extension as well if he requests and after his reply comes, an inquiry officer will be instituted to look into the allegations,
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