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Ex-IAS Officer Dilip Shinde Caught Using Illegal Beacon, Misusing Power in Pune – Video Sparks Outrage

Retired Bureaucrat, Now Public Services Commissioner, Seen Arguing in Public Over Parking
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Pune: A retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Dilip Shinde, currently serving as the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Commissioner (Pune Division), has landed in controversy after a video surfaced showing him involved in a heated parking dispute – while allegedly misusing official privileges, including the illegal display of a yellow beacon on his private vehicle.

The incident has reignited debates on entitlement culture among retired officials and calls for greater accountability post-retirement.

Beacon Misuse Despite Supreme Court Ban

The video shows Shinde arguing with members of the public, allegedly flaunting his IAS identity and pointing to the yellow beacon on his vehicle. Activists and legal experts have slammed this act as a clear violation of Supreme Court orders, which banned the use of beacons on vehicles except for select constitutional authorities and only when on official duty.

Activist Vijay Kumbhar was quick to raise concerns. “Under what authority is he using a beacon? He is retired and holds an honorary position. This is a blatant misuse of public symbols of power,” said Kumbhar in a statement to the Media.

“Legacy of Obedience and Entitlement” – Activist Slams Bureaucratic Culture

Mr Kumbhar further accused Shinde of representing the “arrogance” deeply embedded in sections of India’s bureaucracy. “These officers serve politicians loyally and are rewarded with cushy, symbolic roles after retirement. That culture of entitlement doesn’t end with their service,” he said.

He also connected the incident to broader concerns in the administrative services, citing the recent Puja Khedkar controversy – a probationary IAS officer accused of violating service conduct and protocol – as a sign of “deep-rooted rot” in bureaucratic ethics.

What the Law Says on Beacon Use

The Supreme Court, in a 2017 landmark ruling, had banned the use of red, blue, and yellow beacons on vehicles to curb VIP culture. The use of such lights is strictly limited to emergency services or select constitutional authorities on duty, such as the President, Prime Minister, and Chief Justices.

The incident raises questions about how these rules are being implemented on the ground, especially in cases involving retired officials who no longer hold executive authority but continue to leverage their past positions.

Public Outrage and Accountability Demands

The video has gone viral across social media platforms, prompting widespread criticism and calls for action against Shinde. Citizens and activists are urging the state government to investigate the misuse of state symbols and power by individuals no longer in active service.

“This is not just about a beacon; it’s about the larger issue of how power is perceived and wielded in India’s administrative circles,” said a senior political analyst.

No official response has yet been issued by Shinde or the Maharashtra government regarding the incident.


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