Sanjeev Hans suspension revoked by the Bihar government has brought fresh attention to the senior IAS officer’s case. The General Administration Department issued orders on Monday, officially ending his suspension. Preparations for his new posting are now underway, officials said.
Sanjeev Hans suspension revoked comes weeks after he joined the General Administration Department in October. He was allowed to rejoin after the Patna High Court granted him conditional bail. The court imposed restrictions, including a travel ban outside India and mandatory presence during trial hearings.
According to his lawyer, Dr. Farukh Khan, the High Court found major gaps in the prosecution’s case. The court noted that no solid evidence showed money laundering, financial transactions, or use of alleged illegal funds. Because of these shortcomings, continued custody was seen as unjustified.
Hans had spent nearly a year in jail after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in October 2024. He faced charges related to money laundering and disproportionate assets linked to smart meter and other government tenders. He was lodged in Patna’s Beur Jail during the investigation.
The High Court also granted bail to three private individuals accused of bribing Hans. Their release is now expected soon.
