Ashok khemka: IAS officer Ashok Khemka

IAS officer Ashok Khemka , known for his anti-corruption efforts and numerous transfers throughout his 34-year career, is retiring from his role as additional chief secretary of the Transport Department in Haryana. If bureaucracy is India’s steel frame, as Sardar Patel envisioned—a structure of order, resilience, and continuity—then Ashok Khemka stands as its spine, unyielding yet burdened by the weight of its own design. The frame, vast and intricate, holds the nation’s governance together, but it is the spine that bears the moral posture, aligning principle with action. Khemka , with his 57 transfers over 34 years, embodied this vital axis, his integrity a quiet rebellion against the rust of ... After an almost 34-year stint, marked by a reputation for fighting corruption and 57 transfers, 1991-batch IAS officer Ashok Khemka retired on April 30. His actions, relating to alleged irregularities in high-profile land deals, led to legal and disciplinary repercussions, often seen as retaliatory ... Senior IAS Officer Ashok Khemka , recognised for his integrity over a distinguished 33-year career with 57 postings, has been assigned a key department just five months before his retirement.