Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Former Satna Collector Cleared of Land Irregularities
A former collector in Madhya Pradesh, Ajay Katesaria, was accused of illegally giving away government land.
After an investigation, the government said he didn't do anything wrong, but they told him to be more careful in the future.
Madhya Pradesh government cleared IAS officer Ajay Katesaria of major charges
Katesaria was accused of illegally transferring government land to private individuals
He was charged with violating All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968
General Administration Department found his actions lawful and within judicial authority
Government issued a warning to Katesaria to exercise caution in future
- Who
- Ajay Katesaria, former Satna collector
- What
- Cleared of land irregularities charges
- When
- November 7, 2025
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- After investigation, government found no major wrongdoing
- Previous Roles
- Collector of Satna district, Deputy Secretary in General Administration Department
- Accusations
- Illegal land transfers, violating conduct rules for All India Services officers
- Chargesheets Issued
- March 30, 2022, and July 24, 2024
- Exoneration Date
- November 7, 2025
- Penalty
- Warning to exercise caution in future