Revenue official caught taking bribe; arrested
Lucknow: A land measurement officer posted in the consolidation department of Prayagraj was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 by the Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment on Wednesday.
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According to officials, a senior audit officer at the principal accountant general's office approached the department alleging illegal encroachment on his land by two locals, Dharmendra Kumar and Sanjay Kumar.
Despite prior measurements ordered by consolidation authorities, one of the accused allegedly manipulated the process to submit a second report without notice, prompting the complainant to seek a fresh survey of his land.
When the complainant visited the office on May 30, the assistant consolidation officer informed him that his request was forwarded to consolidation officer Harendra Singh.
Upon meeting Singh, the complainant was allegedly told to pay Rs 10,000 to get the fresh land survey conducted with a "favourable report."
This prompted the complainant to approach the vigilance department, which verified the allegations and set up a trap.
On June 4, the vigilance team caught Harendra Singh red-handed while accepting ₹10,000 near Katra Police Outpost. He was arrested.
The vigilance department has appealed to the public to report bribery or corruption by govt officials via helpline numbers 9454404859 (Prayagraj Sector) or 9454401866 (Headquarters).
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