Amit Kataria, an IAS officer of the 2004 Chhattisgarh cadre, has once again caught the public eye, this time for his remarkable net worth. According to reports, he is India’s richest IAS officer, with an estimated fortune of ₹8.90 crore.
Who Is Amit Kataria?
Kataria hails from Delhi NCR and ranked 18th in the 2003 UPSC exams. After a 7-year stint on central deputation, he returned to Chhattisgarh, where he previously held several key roles, including District Collector.
Education and Wealth
An alumnus of IIT and Delhi Public School – RK Puram, Kataria’s wealth primarily stems from his family’s lucrative real estate business in Delhi NCR. Despite his affluence, he joined the civil services out of a desire to serve the country, initially drawing a symbolic salary of ₹1.
The Sunglasses Incident
In 2015, while serving as Bastar’s District Collector, Kataria faced controversy for wearing sunglasses while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chhattisgarh government later reprimanded him for not adhering to formal dress codes during the official event.
