316 Maharashtra Employees Suspended for Submitting Fake Disability Certificates
Maharashtra is cracking down on fake disability certificates in Zilla Parishads, suspending 316 employees so far to protect benefits for genuinely disabled individuals.
In the wake of the Pooja Khedkar controversy, the Maharashtra government launched a statewide verification drive on 18 September 2025 to scrutinize disability certificates of Zilla Parishad employees.
Out of 10,922 employees listed under the Divyang category, 6,218 certificates across 28 Zilla Parishads have already been checked. So far, 316 employees have been suspended for submitting fake or invalid certificates—including expired documents or those not meeting the minimum 40% disability requirement.
With the process still ongoing in 2026, more action is expected.
Authorities have made it clear: misusing disability benefits is a serious offence. Under the law, offenders can face up to 2 years in jail, a fine of ?1 lakh, or both. Even officials involved in issuing fake certificates won’t be spared.
The goal is simple—ensure that rightful benefits reach those who truly deserve them.
