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The basic salary of an officer in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) starts at Rs 56,100 (TA, DA and HRA extra). The salary can reach up to Rs 2,50,000 for a Cabinet Secretary. However, do you know who the richest IAS Officer in India is? The shocking fact is this IAS officer took Re 1 as his salary.
Do you remember the IAS officer who was in the headlines in 2015 for wearing sunglasses while meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi? The IAS officer violated government protocol during his tenure as the collector of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Following this, the collector, received a show-cause notice from the State Government.
Amit Kataria is the IAS officer who gained significant attention following the incident. However, despite the controversy, Kataria's contributions to administration, especially in promoting transparency and public welfare, have been widely recognised.
Interestingly, Kataria is known for his symbolic gesture of taking Re 1 as his salary but is considered one of the richest IAS officers in India.
Kataria's Background & Personal Life
The IAS officer is a resident of Gurugram, Haryana. Kataria hails from a prominent business family involved in real estate, particularly in Delhi and surrounding areas. His family is said to generate substantial profits from the real estate business. Kataria is married to Asmita Handa, a commercial pilot, whose salary is also significant.
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Kataria's Education
Kataria has an impressive educational background. According to a report by News 18 Hindi, Kataria completed his schooling at Delhi Public School in RK Puram. He was popular in the school for his academic excellence. He then pursued his undergraduate studies at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Kataria's UPSC Journey
Kataria secured the 18th rank in the prestigious UPSC examination in 2013 and he joined the Indian Administrative Service. Initially, he focused more on serving the nation rather than personal financial gain. He took Re 1 as his salary as a symbolic gesture. This gesture was hailed as his deep commitment to public service. He also stated that his primary goal in joining civil services was to serve the country and he considered foregoing his salary as an act of dedication to this mission.
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Kataria's Net Worth
Kataria's net worth is stated to be Rs 8.90 crore.
The IAS officer garnered significant attention during his tenure as the Collector in Bastar following the incident with PM Modi. After a 7-year central deputation, Kataria returned to Chhattisgarh. Currently, he is posted in Chhattisgarh.
