Enforcement Directorate Flags IAS Officer for Attempting to Influence Markfed Tenders

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has flagged an IAS officer for allegedly attempting to influence tenders issued by the Maharashtra State Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Markfed). The move comes amid growing scrutiny of procurement processes within the state’s dairy sector. While the ED has not yet filed formal charges, the officer is currently under investigation for possible corruption. The case underscores the central government’s focus on curbing malpractices in public tenders.