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Former DEO in Rewa faces FIR over fake compassionate appointment to deceased employee’s heirs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rewa
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 11:56 AM
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The Divisional Commissioner of Rewa has instructed police to file an FIR against a former District Education Officer for allegedly granting a bogus compassionate post to two heirs of a dead government employee.
The Divisional Commissioner of Rewa issued a directive to register a First Information Report (FIR) against a former District Education Officer (DEO) of the state’s education department. The order came after allegations surfaced that the officer had facilitated a fraudulent "compassionate" appointment for the two legal heirs of a government employee who had died while in service.
According to the investigation, the deceased employee’s family members were appointed to a post under the pretext of a compassionate appointment, a provision meant for genuine cases of hardship. The appointment was later found to be irregular, prompting the commissioner to intervene.
The former DEO, who previously oversaw school administration in the district, is now facing criminal proceedings for alleged abuse of authority. The commissioner’s decision underscores the administration’s intent to curb misuse of the compassionate appointment scheme.
Police are expected to begin formal inquiries based on the FIR, and the matter will be examined under relevant education and anti-corruption statutes.
According to the investigation, the deceased employee’s family members were appointed to a post under the pretext of a compassionate appointment, a provision meant for genuine cases of hardship. The appointment was later found to be irregular, prompting the commissioner to intervene.
The former DEO, who previously oversaw school administration in the district, is now facing criminal proceedings for alleged abuse of authority. The commissioner’s decision underscores the administration’s intent to curb misuse of the compassionate appointment scheme.
Police are expected to begin formal inquiries based on the FIR, and the matter will be examined under relevant education and anti-corruption statutes.