In a significant development, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) arrested Arani Town’s Tahsildar, K. Manjula (40), and her office assistant for accepting a bribe of Rs10,000 from a local canteen contractor. The bribery scandal revolved around the issuance of a solvency certificate.
According to sources, the complainant, C. Srinivasan, a 54-year-old canteen contractor, approached Manjula to obtain a solvency certificate, a crucial document for his business operations. Initially, the Tahsildar demanded Rs20,000 for the certificate. However, after negotiations, the amount was reduced to Rs10,000. Suspicious of the demand, Srinivasan reported the matter to DVAC.
A subsequent investigation led to the arrest of both Manjula and her office assistant, who were caught accepting the bribe. The duo is now facing charges for corruption and misuse of official power. This incident highlights the persistent issue of bribery within government departments and underscores the importance of vigilance in rooting out corruption.
The arrest was part of ongoing efforts by DVAC to clamp down on corrupt practices in public offices. Authorities have urged the public to report similar incidents and help fight corruption at all levels of governance.
