Information obtained and documents provided by RTI activist Sanket Nalawade formed the basis of the issues raised by MLA Sunil Prabhu during the Final Week Motion in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly concerning former Collector of Stamps and Deputy Chief Officer of MHADA, Vandana Suryavanshi.
Following the matter being raised in the Assembly, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule directed the Revenue and Forest Department to take appropriate action. Subsequently, the department issued orders terminating Ms. Suryavanshi’s deputation and directing her to report back to the Revenue Department on July 13, 2026.
The issues raised in the Assembly reportedly included allegations of loss of government revenue, an ongoing departmental inquiry, and the implementation of government transfer orders. The government communication further stated that the concerned officer must comply with the directions within the stipulated time frame, failing which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated in accordance with the applicable service rules.
The development is being viewed as a significant outcome of the follow-up efforts undertaken by MLA Sunil Prabhu in the Assembly, while the sustained pursuit of the matter by RTI activist Sanket Nalawade has also drawn attention in political and administrative circles. Observers believe that the action reinforces the principles of administrative accountability and transparency in public administration.
