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Former IAS Officer Saman Shekhar Shifts from Government Bungalow to 3‑BHK Flat
✍️ Livemint
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 09:46 PM
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Saman Shekhar, a former Indian Administrative Service officer, has relinquished his government‑provided bungalow and taken up residence in a three‑bedroom flat, according to Livemint.
Saman Shekhar, who served as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has voluntarily given up the government bungalow that was allotted to him during his tenure. The former bureaucrat has now moved into a three‑bedroom flat, a change that has drawn public interest.
Livemint reports that the shift reflects a personal decision by Shekhar, though no official statement detailing his motivations has been released. The move underscores a rare instance of a senior civil servant opting for private accommodation over official housing.
Details about the location of the flat, the terms of the bungalow surrender, or any future plans for Shekhar remain unconfirmed. The development adds a new chapter to the post‑service lives of former IAS officers, who often continue to influence public discourse.
The story highlights the evolving housing choices of retired bureaucrats, indicating that personal preferences can outweigh traditional expectations of staying in government‑provided residences.
Further information may emerge as Shekhar or his representatives provide additional comments.
Livemint reports that the shift reflects a personal decision by Shekhar, though no official statement detailing his motivations has been released. The move underscores a rare instance of a senior civil servant opting for private accommodation over official housing.
Details about the location of the flat, the terms of the bungalow surrender, or any future plans for Shekhar remain unconfirmed. The development adds a new chapter to the post‑service lives of former IAS officers, who often continue to influence public discourse.
The story highlights the evolving housing choices of retired bureaucrats, indicating that personal preferences can outweigh traditional expectations of staying in government‑provided residences.
Further information may emerge as Shekhar or his representatives provide additional comments.