IAS officer Dhiman Chakma, who was allegedly caught accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe with ₹45 lakh recovered from his government residence, has now been reinstated in the Revenue Department while the investigation continues.
IAS officer Dhiman Chakma has been reinstated as Deputy Secretary in the Revenue Department despite an ongoing corruption investigation against him related to an alleged bribery case.
The development has sparked fresh debate after Chakma was previously accused of accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe, while authorities had also reportedly recovered around ₹45 lakh in cash from his government residence during the investigation.
According to reports, the case against the IAS officer remains under investigation even as he has now been assigned official responsibilities again within the Revenue Department.
The alleged bribery case had drawn significant public attention after anti-corruption authorities conducted searches at Chakma’s official residence and reportedly recovered a large amount of cash during the operation.
Investigators had alleged that the officer was caught while accepting a bribe amounting to ₹10 lakh. Subsequent searches reportedly led to the recovery of approximately ₹45 lakh from the government accommodation linked to him.
The reinstatement has triggered reactions on social media and among political observers, with many questioning the decision to restore official duties while legal proceedings and investigations are still underway.
Critics argue that such decisions could raise concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and public trust in administrative systems, especially in cases involving corruption allegations against senior government officials.
Meanwhile, officials familiar with the matter stated that departmental procedures and legal processes are being followed as per administrative rules and regulations. No final judicial conclusion has yet been reached in the case.
The matter continues to remain under investigation, and further legal proceedings are expected in the coming period.
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