Overview

• Ashok Khemka retired on April 30, 2025, as Additional Chief Secretary in Haryana's Transport Department, his final posting since December 2024.
• His 34-year IAS career included 57 transfers, averaging one every six months, often as a response to his anti-corruption efforts.
• Khemka gained national prominence in 2012 when he annulled the mutation of a Gurugram land deal involving Robert Vadra, a decision that faced political pushback.
• In January 2023, he offered to lead Haryana's Vigilance Department to combat corruption, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to systemic integrity.
• Despite his qualifications and principled approach, Khemka was frequently assigned to low-profile roles, including four stints in the Archives Department.