Ranchi, Jan 23 : Jharkhand Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Singhal’s suspension has been revoked following her release on bail in a money laundering case, an official from the state’s government confirmed on Wednesday.
Singhal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on May 11, 2022, had been suspended the following day. The case revolves around allegations of corruption related to the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a flagship scheme aimed at providing rural employment across India.
“In light of the recommendations made by the Suspension Review Committee after due consideration, Pooja Singhal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been reinstated with effect from December 7, 2024, following her release on bail,” said a notification issued by the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Raj Bhasa on Tuesday evening.
The notification also stated that after her reinstatement, Singhal will be assigned to contribute to the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Raj Bhasa.
Singhal, formerly serving as the secretary in the state Mines Department, faced accusations from the ED of money laundering. A special court granted her bail on December 7, 2024.
