Former Maharashtra Collector Avinash Pathak Suspended in Land Acquisition Scam

Key Details:

• Rs 241 crore land acquisition compensation scam
• Former Beed Collector Avinash Pathak arrested on May 7
• Currently in judicial custody

Suspension Order Issued Against Avinash Pathak

The Maharashtra government has formally suspended former Beed Collector Avinash Pathak, who was arrested in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation scam running into Rs 241 crore.

About Avinash Pathak:

• Name: Avinash Pathak
• Age: 55
• Batch: 2013 IAS officer
• Native: Latur

Career Highlights:

• Additional District Collector in Latur during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Land Acquisition Officer in Dharashiv district

Charges Against Avinash Pathak:

Avinash Pathak has been booked under various sections of the law, including:

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections:
• 318 (4) - Cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property
• 316 (5) - Criminal breach of trust
• 338 - Forgery
• 336(3) - Forgery
• 340 (2) - Forgery
• Prevention of Corruption Act sections:
• 198 - Public servant disobeying law
• 351(4) - Criminal intimidation

Suspension Order:

The suspension order against Avinash Pathak comes into effect from the date of his arrest, May 7.

Official Designation:

During his suspension, Avinash Pathak's officially designated headquarters will remain in Beed.