Gujarat Government Orders Compulsory Retirement of Two IAS

The Gujarat government has compulsorily retired two IAS officers, K Rajesh and Gaurav Dahiya, as part of its ongoing ‘Operation Gangajal’. The exercise targets government officials facing allegations or proceedings related to corruption, disciplinary violations and serious misconduct.

According to a Gujarat government official, the decision to retire the two officers was taken after reviewing their service records and the proceedings initiated against them.

K Rajesh Was Already Under Suspension

K Rajesh, a 2011-batch IAS officer, was under suspension when the state government ordered his compulsory retirement. Rajesh had faced allegations of accepting bribes in connection with the issuance of arms licences and the allotment of government land. The government’s latest action follows the proceedings and records associated with these allegations.

Action Against Gaurav Dahiya

Gaurav Dahiya, a 2010-batch IAS officer, was serving as the Additional Development Commissioner in Gandhinagar when the government ordered his compulsory retirement.

According to an official, the action followed disciplinary proceedings, controversies and misconduct-related inquiries during his service. These included matters linked to his tenure with the National Health Mission.

Government Steps Up Action Against Officials

The compulsory retirement of the two officers is part of Gujarat’s broader exercise against officials facing serious allegations and disciplinary cases. Through such administrative action, the state government is reviewing the service records of officials and taking action in cases involving alleged corruption, misconduct and other serious violations.

The latest decisions involving Rajesh and Dahiya underline the government’s continued focus on disciplinary action against officials whose service records have been subject to serious proceedings.