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Haryana Shiksha Parishad official sacked for misappropriation
Randhir Singh, the under-suspension finance controller of HSSPP, was dismissed for alleged misappropriation in a criminal conspiracy with bank officials. The ACB found large transfers into an HSSPP account, with about ₹54 crore misappropriated from roughly ₹100 crore credited, and alleged illegal gratification including cash and travel tickets, leading to his dismissal.
Why It Matters
The case underscores concerns about misuse of public funds in government education programs and highlights accountability mechanisms when corruption is suspected.
Timeline
7 Events
Dismissal from service under Article 311(2)(b)
April 24, 2026
The state government dismissed Randhir Singh, the under-suspension finance controller of HSSPP, from service under Article 311(2)(b) in the interest of justice and safeguarding public funds.
Randhir Singh arrested by ACB
March 14, 2026
Randhir Singh was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on March 14, 2026 in connection with the investigation.
FIR registered against Randhir Singh
February 23, 2026
FIR was registered on February 23, 2026, leading to an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation into the case.
End of fraudulent transactions window
February 20, 2026
The period of alleged fraudulent transactions is stated to have ended on February 20, 2026.
₹100 crore credited into HSSPP bank account (from Kotak Mahindra Bank)
January 8, 2025
About ₹100 crore was credited into the HSSPP bank account on January 8, 2025 from the department's Kotak Mahindra Bank account, as per the investigation findings.
Illegal gratification including flight tickets (Goa trip) in 2025
2025
Illegal gratification reportedly included flight tickets for a Chandigarh to Goa tour in 2025 for Randhir Singh and five family members, as part of the alleged concessions linked to the transactions.
Start of fraudulent transactions in HSSPP accounts
January 1, 2025
Fraudulent transactions in the bank accounts linked to Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojana Parishad (HSSPP) began on January 1, 2025, as part of the alleged misappropriation described by authorities.