Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In a significant transparency move, several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from the Chhattisgarh cadre have publicly disclosed the details of their assets.
This disclosure includes information about the properties owned by four officers from the 2003 batch – Avinash Champawat, Reena Baba Saheb Kangale, Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi, and Ritu Sen.
The move is seen as part of an ongoing effort to increase transparency and accountability within the civil services.
Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi Leads with Nine Properties
Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi, currently serving as a Secretary in the state, has disclosed a total of nine properties under his ownership. Among the most significant holdings:
- A house in Atal Nagar, Raipur, valued at approximately ₹22 lakh, generating a monthly income of ₹35,700.
- A bungalow in Kachana Phase 2, purchased from the Housing Board, valued at ₹55.8 lakh, yielding an income of ₹60,000 per month.
- A 3600 sq ft plot in Serikhedi, Raipur, worth ₹19.4 lakh.
- A substantial 4000 sq ft house in Amasivani, Raipur, valued at ₹1.31 crore, generating a monthly income of ₹1.5 lakh.
In addition, Pardeshi has inherited agricultural land in Solapur, Maharashtra, and holds land in both Solapur and Raipur in his wife’s name, further contributing to his wealth.
Avinash Champawat’s Single Property Holding
In contrast, Avinash Champawat, also a Secretary, has disclosed a single property — a plot in Serikhedi, Raipur, bought for ₹16.01 lakh in 2022. The property’s current value has appreciated to around ₹60 lakh.
Reena Babasaheb Kangale’s Real Estate Investments
Reena Baba Saheb Kangale, the Chief Electoral Officer, has shared details of a house built on a 489 sq meter plot in Dharampura, Raipur, which was purchased from the Housing Board. The property is valued at ₹1.24 crore, with the purchase financed through a loan and funds withdrawn from her General Provident Fund (GPF).
Ritu Sen’s Properties Include Agricultural and Residential Land
Ritu Sen has disclosed ownership of several properties, including a 3BHK duplex flat in Nava Raipur, which was purchased for ₹50 lakh and is now valued at ₹60 lakh. The flat generates an annual income of ₹6.12 lakh. Additionally, she owns a residential plot in Dharampura and agricultural land in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, with the latter appreciating in value since its purchase in 2023.
These disclosures highlight the diverse range of properties owned by these officers, reflecting their investments in both residential and agricultural real estate.
The public sharing of this information is part of a broader effort to promote accountability and transparency in the Indian bureaucracy. The officers’ willingness to share these details is being viewed as a positive step in building public trust in the administrative services.
The disclosures are also in line with the ongoing push for greater transparency across public services, ensuring that officials remain accountable to the public regarding their financial holdings and income sources.
