Ujjain officer Rajkumar Rathore faces possible departmental action as the municipal corporation examines whether he obtained the required permission to travel to Thailand during a period of leave.

Key Takeaways

  • The municipal corporation says Rathore’s leave application did not mention foreign travel.
  • Commissioner Abhilash Mishra said action could be considered if the examination establishes a rule violation.

Why the Ujjain officer is under scrutiny

Rathore, a building officer with Ujjain Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh, had taken leave from October 19 to 23, according to Commissioner Mishra. Rathore is posted to the corporation’s Zones 1, 2 and 3.

A social media video from the Thailand trip brought the travel to the department’s attention. The clip, reportedly shared on his wife’s Instagram account, showed the couple trying what was described as crocodile meat.

Permission inquiry remains underway

The corporation’s concern is whether Rathore secured official clearance for foreign travel, not the food shown in the video. Government employees are generally required to obtain permission from the competent authority before travelling abroad under applicable service rules.

Mishra said departmental action could be considered if the examination establishes that Rathore violated the rules. The outcome depends on the findings, including whether the required permission was obtained.

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