Big action against former Additional Commissioner in Kanpur, assets worth more than Rs 100 crore revealed

Up news: Keshav Lal, retired Additional Commissioner of Commercial Tax Department of Uttar Pradesh, is once again in the headlines. Vigilance investigation has revealed that he has assets many times more than his income. It is being told that his total wealth is estimated to be more than Rs 100 crore. In this matter, Vigilance has now registered a case against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act and further action has been initiated.

What is the whole matter?

Actually, Keshav Lal is originally from Chandauli district and currently lives in Noida. Investigation regarding his property was going on for a long time. In 2017, when he was posted in Kanpur, the Income Tax Department had raided his Noida house. During this period, cash worth Rs 10 crore and jewelery worth Rs 3 crore were recovered. The notes were hidden in different parts of the house like mattresses, puja room, cupboard and even in the bathroom flush tank.

Up news: What did the investigation reveal?

After the raid, the government gave him compulsory retirement and the entire matter was handed over to Vigilance. Investigation revealed that his wealth was many times more than his known sources of income. Apart from the initial recovery, further investigation revealed his total assets to be over Rs 100 crore, which includes land, houses, jewelery and other investments.

Up news: Property in which cities?

Vigilance investigation revealed that Keshav Lal owned several properties in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad and Noida. These also include some luxurious houses and farmhouses. He had purchased these properties while on the job. Apart from this, luxury vehicles and many investment documents were also found with him.

What action will be taken now?

Up news: Based on the Vigilance report, after getting approval from the government, a case has now been registered against him. The investigation of the case has been handed over to a gazetted officer. The source of wealth, bank transactions and role of family members will also be investigated in the investigation. Also, the process of confiscating their properties can also begin. This case is being considered a big example of strictness against corruption in UP. More big revelations in this case in the coming days yes Can.