Mon Nov 18 04:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Crore-Worthy IAS Officer: Amit Kataria’s Luxurious Lifestyle Sparks Discussion

**New Delhi, India** – Amit Kataria, a 2004-batch IAS officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre, is making headlines for his opulent lifestyle. Reportedly one of India’s wealthiest IAS officers, Kataria’s net worth is estimated at ₹8.90 crore, a figure attributed to both his salary and substantial family real estate holdings in the Delhi NCR region.

Kataria, who hails from Gurugram, Haryana, and holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi, secured an impressive 18th rank in the 2003 UPSC Civil Services Examination. Interestingly, he once famously accepted a salary of just ₹1 during the early stages of his career.

While his basic salary as an IAS officer is ₹56,000, supplemented by allowances and benefits, his family’s significant real estate investments contribute substantially to his overall wealth. His wife is also a pilot, adding to the family’s considerable income.

Kataria’s career has included prominent roles such as District Collector and Joint Secretary. Currently posted in Chhattisgarh after a central deputation, his story, however, raises questions about the disparity between the public service ethos and the accumulation of significant personal wealth within the civil service. The details of his luxurious lifestyle and the source of his considerable wealth continue to generate public discussion.

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