The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against the then Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra & Goa U/s 13(1)(e) r/w 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possession of disproportionate assets to tune of Rs.94,23,887/- to his known sources of income.
It is alleged that the accused while working as Chief PostMaster General, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai had accumulated disproportionate assets by mis-using his official position which was disproportionate to his known sources of income. He is found in possession of number of flats / plots at Bhopal, Gwalior and Faridabad. He is holding a number of accounts at various banks and post offices in his name and in the name of his family members having heavy credit balance.
During searches at his residence, Foreign Currencies, Jewellery were found & seized and a cash amount of Rs.33/- lakh (approx.) was also recovered.
CBI had earlier registered a separate bribery case of Rs. two crore against the accused in February, 2010 and after investigation a chargesheet was filed in the designated court.
Further Investigation is in progress.
CBI Press Release
New Delhi , 02-08-2011
