**Vigilance Files Case Against Five Former LDA Officials in Jankipuram Land Allotment Scam**
Lucknow: Vigilance authorities have filed a case against five former Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) officials, including Ambi Bisht, who is the mother of Women’s Commission vice-chairperson Aparna Yadav. This action follows a confidential investigation into the Jankipuram land allotment scam.
The inquiry, ordered by the state government, uncovered evidence of manipulation in the registration and allotment of plots under the Jankipuram scheme. Based on these findings, the Vigilance Department registered an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act and relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) relating to criminal conspiracy.
According to the FIR, irregularities first came to light in 2016, which prompted the probe. The investigation initially focused on former clerk Mukteshwar Nath Ojha, but further inquiry revealed the involvement of others allegedly connected to the conspiracy.
The accused officials named in the case include:
– Former property officer Ambi Bisht
– Section officer Virendra Singh
– Deputy secretary Devendra Singh Rathore
– Senior cost accountant S.V. Mahadane
– Junior assistant Shailendra Kumar Gupta
Forensic examination of the property deeds confirmed the signatures of the accused officials, strengthening the evidence against them.
After submitting the investigation report, Vigilance authorities sought and received government sanction to proceed with legal action. Following approval, the case was formally registered and the investigation is now underway.
This move marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of land allocation practices within the Lucknow Development Authority. Authorities continue to monitor and investigate to ensure transparency and accountability in public land allotments.
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