Delhi LG Orders Registration of FIR Against IAS Officer, Recommends MHA For Disciplinary Action

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has reportedly ordered registration of an FIR against an IAS officer for allegedly demanding money from liquor vendors at behest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Apart from ordering registration of an FIR, LG has also reportedly recommended matter to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for necessary disciplinary action against official.

As per information shared by Lt Governor office, IAS officer Amarnath Talwe allegedly demanded money from liquor vendors at behest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal during year 2015-16. It is also being said that an audio recording claimed to be of official was verified by FSL establishing complicity of IAS official.

IAS Talwe is reportedly posted in Arunachal Presh at present

According to LG office, a complaint in this regard was filed by a Noida resident on March 21, 2023 and a pen drive containing audio clip of telephonic conversation of Talwe was submitted to DoV (Directorate of Vigilance). complainant alleged that conversation between an IAS officer and an Inspector pertained to “sharing of booty” in some excise matters.

DoV, after preliminary investigation, reportedly ascertained that IAS officer in audio recording of alleged telephonic conversation was Amarnath Talwe, while or subordinate officer was PK Shahi.

Delhi LG office informed that on directions of Chief Secretary audio clip was sent to Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Delhi. FSL reportedly submitted an examination report on November 28, 2023, saying that re was no indication of any form of alteration in audio recording. Following which, matter was referred to Law Department, GNCTD which opined that it was a fit case for registration of an FIR, as information provided by source was not vague or cryptic or lacked essential details.

Subsequently, DoV proposed matter to be referred to Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) for registration of an FIR and proposed appropriate disciplinary action against IAS officer. proposal was submitted for LG’s approval, which LG approved expressing his displeasure over delay in case despite clinching evidence against officer in form of audio recording.

As per a communique issued by LG office on Friday, LG Saxena has recommended disciplinary action against Talwe, who is currently posted in Arunachal Presh, apart from registration of a case against him.