RAS cases trigger debate on rules and political oversight

In a significant and unusual development concerning two Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officers, fresh actions have sparked widespread discussion within bureaucratic and administrative circles.

- Rajendra Chhabra

These cases not only highlight procedural lapses but also reveal rare inter-departmental dynamics.

The first case involves Hanumana Ram, a young RAS officer from the 2021 batch who was posted as the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer. On April 10, 2025, he was arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) on charges of impersonation during the 2021 Sub-Inspector recruitment examination. Allegedly, he took the exam under the false identity of 'Narpataram' as a dummy candidate.