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24 June 2026

CBI arrest of former Haryana official

This incident serves as a practical case study for illustrating failures in public fund utilization and the necessity of probity in governance, though it is a specific criminal case rather than a policy or structural change.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • CBI arrested a former Principal Secretary of Haryana's School Education and Agriculture departments for alleged misappropriation of funds.
  • The case involves the diversion of ₹60.54 crore from government accounts held at IDFC First Bank, Chandigarh.
  • The misappropriation allegedly occurred through the opening of department accounts in violation of Finance Department guidelines and exceeding prescribed fund transfer limits.
  • The total alleged scam involves the diversion of ₹504 crore from eight Haryana government departments to shell entities.
  • CBI has charge-sheeted 17 accused, including government officials, bank employees, and private companies.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in CBI investigation into IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the systemic vulnerabilities in the management of government department accounts that facilitate the diversion of public funds to shell entities. Suggest institutional reforms to enhance financial oversight. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which agency is primarily responsible for investigating large-scale financial misappropriation involving government departments and public funds in India?

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