வாரிசு சான்றிதழ் பெற பரிந்துரை செய்ய ரூ.4 ஆயிரம் லஞ்சம் - பெண் வருவாய் ஆய்வாளர் கைது

According to a report by the Tamil daily Dina Thanthi, a female revenue inspector has been arrested on charges of demanding and accepting a bribe. The official allegedly sought a payment of 4,000 rupees in exchange for providing a recommendation to issue a legal heir certificate to an applicant.

The arrest follows a complaint filed by the individual who was asked to pay the bribe. Local anti-corruption authorities reportedly acted on the information provided, leading to the apprehension of the official while she was allegedly accepting the funds. Such incidents are frequently highlighted in regional media as part of ongoing efforts to address administrative corruption at the grassroots level in India.

The official is currently in custody as authorities conduct further investigations into the matter. This case underscores the persistent challenges regarding transparency in local government offices, where citizens often interact with revenue officials for essential documentation such as heirship certificates. Further legal proceedings are expected to follow as the investigation concludes.