Maharashtra government on Friday (May 12) dropped all charges against Param Bir Singh, former commissioner of police, Mumbai. These charges were brought against him during the departmental enquiry initiated against him by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government which ruled the state before the current dispensation headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

In spite of dropping of charges, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will continue to probe five cases registered against Singh. The retired officer of Indian Police Service (IPS) faces multiple cases of extortion, corruption and misconduct.

Param Bir Singh was Police Commissioner when journalist and anchor Arnab Goswami was arrested by Mumbai Police.

Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said the government decided to revoke Singh's suspension order following the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) decision to close the departmental inquiry against him.&nbsp;

Fadnavis added that CAT order deemed the departmental inquiry wrongful. The order revoking Singh's suspension and withdrawing all charges against him related to the departmental enquiry initiated in 2021 were issued by the state home department on Wednesday (May 10).

According to the order, the period of the former IPS officer's suspension should be treated as if he was on duty. At least four cases of extortion were registered against Singh in Mumbai and adjoining Thane.&nbsp;

During his decades-long police career, Param Bir Singh served as commissioner of both, Mumbai and Thane.&nbsp;

He was transferred from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner in March 2021 after Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Waze was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The arrest was made in connection with seizure of explosives-laden SUV from near business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai.&nbsp;

After this, Param Bir Singh wrote an explosive letter to the then chief minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray. In the letter, Singh alleged that then home minister Anil Deshmukh had asked police officers to collect Rs 100 crore (more than USD 12 million) per month from hotels in Mumbai. Deshmukh had denied the allegations.

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The then Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had placed Singh under suspension and put his salary on hold. The government also initiated a departmental enquiry against the senior police officer and eight serious charges were pressed against him during the proceedings, the order mentioned. Singh submitted his statement of defence in December 2021 through email and denied all charges.

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Maharashtra government on Friday (May 12) dropped all charges against Param Bir Singh, former commissioner of police, Mumbai. These charges were brought against him during the departmental enquiry initiated against him by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government which ruled the state before the current dispensation headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra government on Friday (May 12) dropped all charges against Param Bir Singh, former commissioner of police, Mumbai. These charges were brought against him during the departmental enquiry initiated against him by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government which ruled the state before the current dispensation headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In spite of dropping of charges, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will continue to probe five cases registered against Singh. The retired officer of Indian Police Service (IPS) faces multiple cases of extortion, corruption and misconduct. Param Bir Singh was Police Commissioner when journalist and anchor Arnab Goswami was arrested by Mumbai Police. Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said the government decided to revoke Singh's suspension order following the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) decision to close the departmental inquiry against him. Fadnavis added that CAT order deemed the departmental inquiry wrongful. The order revoking Singh's suspension and withdrawing all charges against him related to the departmental enquiry initiated in 2021 were issued by the state home department on Wednesday (May 10). According to the order, the period of the former IPS officer's suspension should be treated as if he was on duty. At least four cases of extortion were registered against Singh in Mumbai and adjoining Thane. During his decades-long police career, Param Bir Singh served as commissioner of both, Mumbai and Thane. He was transferred from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner in March 2021 after Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Waze was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The arrest was made in connection with seizure of explosives-laden SUV from near business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai. After this, Param Bir Singh wrote an explosive letter to the then chief minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray. In the letter, Singh alleged that then home minister Anil Deshmukh had asked police officers to collect Rs 100 crore (more than USD 12 million) per month from hotels in Mumbai. Deshmukh had denied the allegations. Also Read | Aryan Khan case: CBI books Sameer Wankhede, 4 others for demanding over $3mn bribe The then Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had placed Singh under suspension and put his salary on hold. The government also initiated a departmental enquiry against the senior police officer and eight serious charges were pressed against him during the proceedings, the order mentioned. Singh submitted his statement of defence in December 2021 through email and denied all charges. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Maharashtra government drops all charges against ex-Mumbai top cop

After the Bombay High Court asked CBI to start a preliminary inquiry within 15 days into corruption allegations of former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, he met NCP leader Sharad Pawar and said he doesn't want to remain in the post.

Deshmukh later submitted his resignation to Maharashtra CM&nbsp;Uddhav Thackeray.&nbsp;

State minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik said the party has requested the chief minister to accept his resignation.

In his resignation letter to the Maharashtra chief minister, home minister Anil Deshmukh said he doesn't find it morally correct to continue as the home minister after the Bombay High Court's order.

"Deshmukh informed NCP chief Sharad Pawar that it won't be appropriate to remain in the post as CBI will be probing the charges against him," senior party minister Nawab Malik said.

Deshmukh submitted his resignation letter to Thackeray, Malik said. "Singh's allegations are baseless but the party respects the court and hence the minister will quit," Malik said.

"The state government has already ordered a probe by a retired judge into the claims but we respect the judiciary and after the court orders, Deshmukh himself said he doesn't wish to continue," Malik added.

After the resignation, state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil said that there will be many "shocking revelations" in the CBI probe.

"Those who make mistakes should be punished or else democracy won't be strengthened. Many skeletons will tumble out after the 15-day CBI preliminary probe," Patil said.&nbsp;

After the Bombay High Court asked CBI to start a preliminary inquiry within 15 days into corruption allegations of former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, he met NCP leader Sharad Pawar and said he doesn't want to remain in the post.

After the Bombay High Court asked CBI to start a preliminary inquiry within 15 days into corruption allegations of former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, he met NCP leader Sharad Pawar and said he doesn't want to remain in the post. Deshmukh later submitted his resignation to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. State minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik said the party has requested the chief minister to accept his resignation. In his resignation letter to the Maharashtra chief minister, home minister Anil Deshmukh said he doesn't find it morally correct to continue as the home minister after the Bombay High Court's order. "Deshmukh informed NCP chief Sharad Pawar that it won't be appropriate to remain in the post as CBI will be probing the charges against him," senior party minister Nawab Malik said. Deshmukh submitted his resignation letter to Thackeray, Malik said. "Singh's allegations are baseless but the party respects the court and hence the minister will quit," Malik said. "The state government has already ordered a probe by a retired judge into the claims but we respect the judiciary and after the court orders, Deshmukh himself said he doesn't wish to continue," Malik added. After the resignation, state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil said that there will be many "shocking revelations" in the CBI probe. "Those who make mistakes should be punished or else democracy won't be strengthened. Many skeletons will tumble out after the 15-day CBI preliminary probe," Patil said.

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Maharashtra government drops all charges against ex-Mumbai top cop

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