The Uttarakhand Forest Department removed Rahul as Director of Rajaji Tiger Reserve, following the Chief Minister’s directives. The Supreme Court was informed, leading to the dismissal of a related petition. Rahul was reassigned as Chief Forest Conservator. The decision stemmed from concerns about his previous removal from Corbett Tiger Reserve due to illegal tree felling allegations.
Today, On 3rd September, The Supreme Court criticized Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister for appointing an officer with a controversial past as the Director of Rajaji Tiger Reserve. They emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of public office and expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in the appointment process. The court’s remarks were in response to a report by the Central Empowered Committee.