Former Boudh Soil Conservation Officer Convicted in DA Case
Odisha Vigilance secured the conviction of Kartikeswar Sahu, former Soil Conservation Officer of Purunakatak, Boudh in a disproportionate assets case.
Former Soil Conservation Officer Convicted in DA Case in Boudh
by Itishree Sethy August 31, 2026 in Odisha, Trending Now Reading Time: 1 min read 0 0 0 22 VIEWS
Odisha Vigilance secured the conviction of Kartikeswar Sahu, Former Soil Conservation Officer, Purunakatak, Boudh, in a disproportionate assets (DA) case.
Sahu, who had retired from service, was charge‑sheeted under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possessing assets beyond his known sources of income. As stated in the charge sheet, the allegations centred on "possessing assets beyond his known sources of income".
The Special Judge, Vigilance, Phulbani, after hearing the evidence, sentenced him to one year of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. The judgment highlighted that the assets held by Sahu could not be explained by his legitimate earnings.
Following the conviction, Vigilance officials confirmed that they will move the competent authority to stop Sahu’s pension benefits as per service rules. Officials remarked that the action is being taken "to stop Sahu’s pension benefits as per service rules".
The case underscores the vigilance machinery’s focus on public servants who accumulate wealth disproportionate to their known income. Kartikeswar Sahu’s tenure as a Soil Conservation Officer in the Purunakatak area of Boudh district came under scrutiny after routine audits revealed discrepancies between his declared income and the value of his assets.
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, under which the charge sheet was framed, provides for prosecution when a public servant is found to have assets that are disproportionate to his known sources of income. Sections 13(2) and 13(1)(e) specifically address the criminal misconduct of accumulating such assets.
Vigilance authorities have indicated that the conviction will be followed by administrative steps to safeguard public funds, including the cessation of pension payments, in line with established service regulations for officers found guilty of corruption.
The judgment has drawn attention from local officials and citizens alike, serving as a reminder of the consequences faced by those who breach trust through illicit enrichment.
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Who was convicted in the Boudh DA case?
Kartikeswar Sahu, the former Soil Conservation Officer of Purunakatak, Boudh, was convicted.
Which court delivered the conviction?
The Special Judge, Vigilance, Phulbani delivered the conviction.
What sentence was awarded to Kartikeswar Sahu?
He was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000.
Under which law was Sahu charge-sheeted?
He was charge-sheeted under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
What actions will Vigilance take after the conviction?
Vigilance officials will move the competent authority to stop Sahu’s pension benefits as per service rules.
Tapan Kumar Sahoo
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