Land for Jobs Scam (2022)
The scam alleges that during the period when Lalu Prasad Yadav was Union Railway Minister (2004-2009), certain Group D "substitute" jobs in various zones of Indian Railways were given to candidates in exchange for land transfers to the Yadav family or their associates.
The process: Aspirants (or their family) transferred land parcels-often at heavily discounted rates or as gifts-to the family/associates of Lalu Prasad Yadav / his company. In return they got jobs (appointments) in the Railways without proper advertisement / following normal norms.
Candidates were allegedly appointed as "substitutes" in different Railway zones (outside their home state) in a short time ("undue haste"), later regularised. The land transfers were done in favour of the family/company linked to Lalu Prasad Yadav.
The investigation agencies (Central Bureau of Investigation “CBI”, Enforcement Directorate "ED") allege that this mechanism amounted to corruption / criminal conspiracy / cheating / forgery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, etc.
The value and scale: Land parcels transferred are said to be high value (in Patna / Bihar) and over-time the market value is much higher than what was paid.
Political ramifications: The case involves high-profile figures (Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, associates) and is a politically sensitive corruption case in Bihar / Railways.
The process: Aspirants (or their family) transferred land parcels-often at heavily discounted rates or as gifts-to the family/associates of Lalu Prasad Yadav / his company. In return they got jobs (appointments) in the Railways without proper advertisement / following normal norms.
Candidates were allegedly appointed as "substitutes" in different Railway zones (outside their home state) in a short time ("undue haste"), later regularised. The land transfers were done in favour of the family/company linked to Lalu Prasad Yadav.
The investigation agencies (Central Bureau of Investigation “CBI”, Enforcement Directorate "ED") allege that this mechanism amounted to corruption / criminal conspiracy / cheating / forgery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, etc.
The value and scale: Land parcels transferred are said to be high value (in Patna / Bihar) and over-time the market value is much higher than what was paid.
Political ramifications: The case involves high-profile figures (Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, associates) and is a politically sensitive corruption case in Bihar / Railways.
18 May, 2022
Sources
Outlook India
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New Indian Express
Land for jobs scam: ED 'detects' Rs 600 crore in assets after raids on Lalu Prasad's family
India Today
Land for job scam: All you need to know about case against Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi and daughters