Chandigarh: The Haryana government has issued a strict warning to all IAS and IPS officers in the state, directing them to submit their immovable property details promptly or face disciplinary action. The order was issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on December 29, 2025, following a central government directive issued on December 23, mandating the timely disclosure of property details by all IAS officers nationwide.
Mandatory Property Disclosure: Central and State Directives
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) requires all IAS officers, including those in Haryana, to submit their asset details via an online portal by January 31, 2026.
- Total IAS officers across India: 5,004
- Haryana cadre IAS officers: 169
- Haryana cadre IPS officers: 106
The Haryana government has made it clear that disciplinary action and withholding of promotions will follow for officers who fail to comply. The measure aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the state bureaucracy.
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Notable Disclosures from Haryana Officials
Property details previously submitted in April revealed significant holdings among Haryana bureaucrats:
IAS Officers:
- Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi: Mango orchard in Uttar Pradesh; flats in Panchkula and Gurugram.
- Home Secretary Sumita Mishra: Builder floor in Delhi worth Rs 3.5 crore.
- Principal Secretary Arun Gupta (CM Nayab Saini’s office): Land in Hisar worth Rs 2.5 crore.
- IAS Officer Ashok Khemka: Flat in Gurugram worth Rs 3 crore.
IPS Officers:
- Former DGP Shatrughan Kapoor: Land in Haryana, Mohali, Kapurthala, and Bathinda (Punjab); wife owns a house in Gurugram worth Rs 4 crore.
- CID Chief Saurabh Singh: Owns 5 acres of land in Uttar Pradesh.
These details were reported to the Union Ministry of Personnel and Training (DoPT), listing the value of houses, plots, and farmhouses held by civil servants.
Background and Legal Framework
The submission of Immovable Property Returns (IPR) is an annual requirement for all civil servants and follows a DoPT directive issued on April 4, 2011.
Non-compliance Consequences:
- Cancellation of vigilance clearance
- Ineligibility for central government postings, including foreign assignments
- Possible disciplinary action at the state level
The directive emphasizes that timely property disclosure is essential for ensuring transparency and accountability, particularly among senior officials handling key administrative responsibilities.
Significance of the Haryana Order
The latest warning from Haryana is essentially a state-level reinforcement of the central government’s rules, aiming to ensure:
- Full compliance by all IAS and IPS officers in Haryana
- Transparency in the ownership of movable and immovable assets
- Accountability for officers in senior positions, particularly those with access to policy-making and administrative powers
The order is expected to have a wide impact on bureaucratic discipline and transparency in Haryana.
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