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Crime
Fake IAS Certificate Spotted in Madhya Pradesh Assembly
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 01:36 PM
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A counterfeit Indian Administrative Service certificate was observed being circulated inside the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, prompting calls for verification and possible legal action.
A document purporting to be an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) certificate was seen being passed around members of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The certificate, which appears to be fabricated, raised immediate concerns among legislators about the authenticity of credentials being displayed in the house.
Assembly officials have been alerted and are reportedly coordinating with the state’s civil services department to verify the document’s legitimacy. Preliminary checks suggest the certificate does not match the official format issued by the Union Public Service Commission.
If the certificate is confirmed as counterfeit, the matter could be treated as a criminal offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act and related statutes. Law enforcement agencies are expected to investigate the source of the fake document and any individuals involved in its circulation.
The incident has sparked a broader debate on the need for stricter verification of official documents presented in public forums, especially within legislative bodies where credibility is paramount.
Assembly officials have been alerted and are reportedly coordinating with the state’s civil services department to verify the document’s legitimacy. Preliminary checks suggest the certificate does not match the official format issued by the Union Public Service Commission.
If the certificate is confirmed as counterfeit, the matter could be treated as a criminal offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act and related statutes. Law enforcement agencies are expected to investigate the source of the fake document and any individuals involved in its circulation.
The incident has sparked a broader debate on the need for stricter verification of official documents presented in public forums, especially within legislative bodies where credibility is paramount.