IAS ka home rent ₹1.63 crore! Durga Shakti Nagpal keeping 2 Sarkaari-Bungalows in Delhi & UP?

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🚨 Breaking: Can a top IAS officer rack up a whopping ₹1.63 crore bill for overstaying in a govt bungalow? Renowned UPSC Educator & Economy Expert Dr. Mrunal Patel breaks down this jaw-dropping case of IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal in this must-watch Shorts explainer! From free perks to massive penalties—perfect for cracking UPSC, SSC-CGL, State PSC, Banking, IBPS, RBI, CAPF, CDS, ACIO, APFC exams.

Here's the full scoop: 2010-batch UP cadre IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal (currently DM of Lakhimpur Kheri) was allotted a luxurious Type VI-A bungalow (B-17) at Delhi's Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Pusa campus back in 2015 during her deputation as OSD to then Ag Minister Radha Mohan Singh. She paid just ₹6,600/month initially. But after her deputation ended in 2019, she held on—through stints in Commerce Ministry and back to UP cadre in 2021—citing her parents' health issues (dad's bypass, mom's knee replacements). IARI granted extensions till 2020, then warned of "telescopic penalties" under the Public Premises Act: starting at ₹92,000/month market rent, escalating 10-160% monthly, capping at ₹4.6 lakh from month 8!

By May 2022, eviction notices piled up—show-cause, summons, even Delhi Police involvement. She finally vacated Feb 28, 2025, but not before RTI queries, letters to UP Chief Secy, and unconfirmed claims of ministerial approval from Narendra Singh Tomar. Now, IARI demands ₹1.63 Cr in "damage charges" for May 2022-Feb 2025 (she's paid prior dues of ₹88,610). Nagpal calls it "notional & impractical," says extensions were approved, rent paid, and waiver request is in process—backed by UP govt letter on June 26, 2025. Will she dodge the bullet? Dr. Patel unpacks the HRA allowances, cadre vs deputation pitfalls, and why even IAS stars must vacate on time (1-3 months max, not 3 years!).

Key Lessons for Aspirants: IAS perks like free bungalows or HRA are sweet, but misuse (illegal occupation) triggers radar—think Puja Khedkar's fake certs or Rinku Dugga's dog-walking fiasco. Stay ethical to safeguard your career!

Timestamps:
0:00 - ₹1.63 Cr Rent Nightmare Hits IAS Star!
0:15 - Free Bungalow Perks + HRA Secrets
0:35 - Cadre vs Deputation: The IAS Lifeline
0:55 - Durga Shakti's Timeline: From 2015 Allotment to 2025 Eviction
1:20 - Telescopic Penalty: How ₹92K Explodes to Crores
1:45 - Her Defense: Parents' Health + Waiver Plea
2:10 - Career Red Flags: Avoid the Radar!
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