Archive · 29 May 2025
Chhattisgarh HC Quashes Charges Against Deputy Collector in NTPC Land Case
Imagine a government official named Tirthraj Agrawal was accused of doing something wrong with land that was being used for an NTPC project.
People thought he helped others get money they weren't supposed to, by opening fake bank accounts.
However, a judge looked at all the evidence.
The judge said there wasn't enough proof to show Mr. Agrawal did anything wrong.
So, the judge decided to clear Mr. Agrawal of all the charges, which means he is no longer considered guilty of the crimes he was accused of.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed charges against Deputy Collector Tirthraj Agrawal in a land acquisition case.
The charges related to alleged fraud and conspiracy linked to an NTPC project.
The case involved land acquisition in Jhilgitar village, Raigarh district.
An FIR was registered in 2014 based on an investigation into fraudulent bank accounts.
The High Court found a lack of evidence and quashed the charges, discharging Agrawal.
- Who
- The Chhattisgarh High Court quashed charges against Tirthraj Agrawal, a Deputy Collector.
- What
- The High Court dismissed charges against Tirthraj Agrawal in a land acquisition case related to an NTPC project, alleging fraud and conspiracy.
- When
- The charges were quashed recently, with an FIR filed in 2014.
- Where
- Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- The High Court quashed the charges against Tirthraj Agrawal due to a lack of prima facie evidence.
- Tirthraj Agrawal's Current Position
- Additional Collector
- Location of Land Acquisition
- Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
- FIR Filed
- 2014
- Project involved
- NTPC Project
- Charges framed by
- JMFC
- Agrawal posted as Deputy Collector
- 2013
- High Court's Decision
- Quashed charges