The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case under against then Development Commissioner, Special Economic Zone, Surat (presently posted as Development Commissioner, Mangalore SEZ), and his wife for possession of disproportionate assets.
It was alleged that the official public had acquired disproportionate assets of approximately Rs. 5.26 crore in his name as well as in the name of his family members including his wife, daughter and son. The alleged assets include residential/ business/ agricultural premises.
Searches were conducted at seven premises in Mangaluru, Mumbai, Malegaon and Nashik which led to recovery of several incriminating documents relating to the acquisition of properties and cash to the tune of Rs. 99.6 lakh from his residence, and Rs. 94.99 lakh from the office of a private firm at Andheri (West), Mumbai. Around 300 g of gold jewellery and 900 g of silver coins were recovered from a bank locker in the name of his wife. Further investigation is going on.
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