Speaking to Times Now, the 1991-batch IAS officer Ashok Khemka who was allegedly transferred for probing the Robert Vadra-DLF deal said, "On October 8, I initiated a probe into the alleged reports of undervaluation based on media reports and allegations of wrongdoing by my office.

"I was served a transfer order on October 11 at 10pm at my residence," Khemka said seeking an explanation for his transfer.

He refused to make any direct comments on the reason behind his transfer. "It is for the state government to answer this question," Khemka said.

"I have suffered 40 transfers in 20 years. I would want to know why I am transferred, so that I can take corrective action and become a better civil servant," he said.

Reacting to Ashok Khemka's outburst, Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda denied that his transfer was a punishment. The chief minister went on to threaten action against Khemka if his statements were found to be untrue.

'The chief secretary has been told to probe his allegations. The state government has not given any undue favours to anyone. We will take action against Khemka if it is found that he has misrepresented facts,' Hooda said.

Khemka was transferred from his post of director general, consolidations of holdings and land records, afer a tenure of less than two months, and posted as managing director of Haryana Seeds Development Corporation, which was last under an officer 12 years his junior.

Khemka wrote a letter to the state chief secreatary on October 12, objecting to his transfer.  More