Indian Whistle Blowers Who Took On the Rich and Powerful

Sanjiv Chaturvedi (opposed the construction of a canal through a wildlife sanctuary):

Sanjiv Chaturvedi was an officer in the Indian Forest Service (IFS), and fought a long battle against the Haryana government. Five years ago, Sanjiv opposed the construction of a canal through a wildlife sanctuary that was being made in violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. He further opposed the misuse of public money to import rare plants for a private herbal park. As a result, the top official of the Haryana Forest Department launched an offensive against him, alleging that he was not working "in the best interests of the department." He faced a dozen transfers and suspension on flimsy grounds in four years of service. The then President Pratibha Patil cancelled his suspension after a long battle. Further, Chaturvedi went the RTI way to prove that his actions were in the interest of the public. He has now moved to AIIMS and is the Chief Vigilance Officer in New Delhi.