Chittorgarh,  A case involving the alleged use of fake and forged educational documents to obtain benefits under a government skill-training scheme has surfaced in the Nimbahera Municipal Council. An FIR, numbered 0311/2026, has reportedly been registered at Kotwali Nimbahera police station in connection with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) skill-training programme.

The matter is stated to relate to the period between 2017 and 2025. The complaint reportedly refers to alleged irregularities involving 35 applications/students. According to the documents cited in the complaint, discrepancies were allegedly found in several cases between information recorded in application forms and details appearing on original mark sheets or other official records.

The alleged discrepancies include differences in dates of birth, questions regarding the authenticity of mark sheets and inconsistencies in supporting documents submitted with applications.

RTI Documents Form Basis of Complaint

A significant aspect of the case is that documents obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act have reportedly been cited as the basis of the complaint. Copies of these documents were also submitted to the police, according to the complaint.

This has raised questions about the verification process. Investigators will have to determine at what level the documents were verified and whether the prescribed verification procedures were followed before government funds were sanctioned.

Six Names/Posts Mentioned in FIR

The complaint reportedly mentions Devashish Maharshi, Ajay Tosawda, Manish Sharma, the then Commissioner of Nimbahera Municipal Council, the Manager and the DM of DAY-NULM.

The matter is also stated to have links with the Department of Local Self Government, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur, and MSME, Meerut.

The investigation will now focus on determining the respective roles of those named or referred to in the FIR, including the preparation and submission of documents, their verification and the process through which funds were sanctioned.

Government Funds Also Likely to Come Under Scrutiny

If the allegations are established during the investigation, the case could extend beyond the alleged preparation or use of forged documents to an examination of government funds released under the scheme.

Investigators may examine how much money was sanctioned on the basis of the allegedly questionable documents, who received the funds and what supporting records were maintained in the government system.

Investigation Expected to Answer Several Questions

The case raises several questions: Who allegedly prepared the fake mark sheets? Who prepared and submitted the applications? At what level were the documents verified? How were payments made despite the alleged discrepancies between applications and official records? How much government money was released?

The investigation may also establish whether similar cases occurred during the period from 2017 to 2025 and whether the alleged irregularities were isolated incidents or part of a larger pattern.

Original Records to Be Examined

The police investigation is expected to examine original mark sheets, records maintained by schools or educational institutions, application forms, verification reports, payment records and relevant government files.

A detailed examination of these records will be crucial in establishing the facts and determining the responsibility, if any, of the individuals involved.

The allegations mentioned above are based on the complaint and FIR-related information. The claims have not been treated as established facts and will be subject to police investigation and due legal process.