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IPS Raj Kumar Gupta: A Case of Punishment and Reward on the Day of Retirement

On His Final Day, Raj Kumar Gupta Gets Rewarded with Promotion, Penalized with Pay Downgrade.
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In an unusual turn of events, Raj Kumar Gupta, a 2011-batch IPS officer from Rajasthan, found himself both punished and rewarded on the very day of his retirement, April 30, 2025. The officer, who was promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, was simultaneously penalized by the state government for past charges, marking an intriguing mix of career milestones on his final day in service.

Mr Gupta, who served with distinction in various capacities, was promoted to the prestigious position of DIG in the pay band Level 13A of the Pay Matrix, effective from January 1, 2025. The promotion came after two prior elevations in the pay bands: Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) in Level 12 from January 1, 2021, and Selection Grade in Level 13 from January 1, 2024.

However, in a twist that shocked many, the state government also took punitive action against Gupta due to a pending chargesheet. The penalty involved a temporary downgrading of his pay scale by one stage, effective between January 21, 2025, and April 29, 2025. Despite this action, there were no cumulative impacts, and crucially, it did not affect his pension or seniority.

“This is a classic example of how the government can impose a punishment on an officer without it causing any substantial harm. The officer remains unaffected in the long run, as neither his seniority nor pension benefits are at risk,” remarked a senior IPS officer, highlighting the incongruity between the punishment and the reward.

Gupta’s Controversial Tenure

Gupta’s career in the state police force hit the headlines when he was appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) for Dausa in March 2022. His tenure, which lasted only three months, garnered attention for his apparent fascination with receiving accolades from various social groups in the district. Gupta spent much of his short time in office donning garlands and giving speeches, rather than focusing on the core duties of his position. This led to dissatisfaction within the state government, which ultimately decided to cut his tenure short.

Following this, he was transferred to the State Disaster Management Relief Force (SSRF) as commandant, where his transfer became a source of controversy. In a bizarre turn of events, IPS officer Pankaj Choudhary, who was unwilling to vacate his post, moved to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) against the transfer. The CAT granted a stay on the transfer, creating an uncomfortable standoff between Gupta and Choudhary.

A Peculiar Promotion-Punishment Scenario

Gupta’s promotion, despite the controversial incidents in his career, raises questions about the intricacies of bureaucratic decisions and disciplinary actions. His case is seen by some as an example of the complexities in public service, where officers may receive rewards while still facing reprimands for earlier lapses.

Despite the minor financial penalty, which did not harm his long-term career prospects, the state government’s decision to promote Gupta on the same day as his punishment has sparked discussions on the nature of bureaucratic discipline and incentives.

As Gupta concludes his career, the mix of recognition and reprimand paints a curious portrait of a public servant’s final chapter – a blend of career accomplishments, controversies, and a government’s nuanced approach to justice.


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