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Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
Vigilance seizes 1 kg gold, huge assets from MVI
Bhubaneswar: The Vigilance sleuths on Sunday detected 44 plots, one kg of gold, deposits worth Rs 1.34 crore and other valuable items allegedly in the possession of a Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) in Boudh district. The valuables were located in six locations of Golap Chandra Hansdah, MVI, Boudh, an official of the anti-corruption wing said. The MVI was taken into on an allegation that he had accumulated properties disproportionate to his known source of income, a search was conducted in his houses. The Vigilance team found Rs 2.38 lakh in cash, a dairy with details of 'benami' money transaction and spending of Rs 40 lakh for the medical studies of his daughter, a statement said. He also possessed a double-storeyed building with an area of 3,300 sq ft at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district. Of the 44 plots in possession of Hansdah and his family, 43 were located in and around Baripada town and one was on the outskirts of Balasore town, the Vigilance statement said. 'The sale deed value of plots comes to Rs 1.49 crore. A thorough probe has been initiated in this regard. The measurement and valuation/assessment of the buildings/plots are being carried out by the Vigilance Technical Wing. One kg of gold, 2.126 kg of silver and bank deposits worth Rs 1.34 crore were detected,' the Vigilance said. Hansdah had joined the government services in 1991 and worked in the DIC (District Industries Centre) offices of Sambalpur and Deogarh. He was promoted to junior MVI in 2003 and worked in several districts. 'In 2020, he was promoted to MVI and posted to the RTO office in Boudh, where he has been continuing till now. His present salary is Rs 1.08 lakh per month,' the Vigilance said, adding that the investigation was in progress.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha MVI found in possession of 44 plots, 1 kg gold during Vigilance raids
BHUBANESWAR: Vigilance on Sunday unearthed around 44 plots besides gold ornaments/articles weighing around 1 kg belonging to Boudh motor vehicle inspector (MVI), Golap Chandra Handah, during raids at his property in connection with a disproportionate assets case. Of the total 1 kg, the anti-corruption agency found Hansdah possessing two gold biscuits each weighing 50 gm besides silver ornaments weighing over 2 kg. Hansdah and his family members own 43 plots in and around Baripada town and one plot on the outskirts of Balasore town. Sources said, the sale deed value of the 44 plots has been calculated at Rs 1.49 crore. However, Vigilance officers suspect undervaluation of the plots during their registration. A thorough probe has been initiated in this regard, the sources added. Besides, the Hansdah family owns a two-storey building spread over 3,300 sq ft in Baripada. The anti-corruption agency traced his bank/postal/insurance deposits amounting to over Rs 1.34 crore, household articles worth more than Rs 16 lakh, one SUV, Rs 2.38 lakh cash, among other assets. Hansdah had reportedly spent Rs 40 lakh towards his daughter's medical education. Earlier in the day, searches were carried out at six places linked to him in Baripada, Boudh and Bhubaneswar.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
Odisha motor vehicle inspector arrested for corruption; 44 plots, 1 kg gold, among valuables found
A motor vehicle inspector was arrested in Odisha's Boudh district on Monday (August 4, 2025) after 44 plots, 1 kg of gold and other valuables were allegedly found in his possession, officials said. Golap Chandra Hansdah, working at the RTO in Boudh, was arrested after assets disproportionate to his known sources of income were found in his possession, they said. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against him, they added. Among the other valuables found in his possession were a multi-storeyed building, 2 kg of silver, ₹2.38 lakh in cash and ₹1.34 crore in deposits, officials said. Besides, a diary with details of benami transactions was recovered from him, they said. "The MVI could not account for possession of the assets satisfactorily," an official said. Of the 44 plots in the possession of Hansdah and his family, 43 were located in and around Baripada town, and one was located on the outskirts of Balasore town. He joined the government service in 1991, and his present salary is ₹1.08 lakh per month, officials said.
The Print
04-08-2025
- The Print
Odisha vigilance detects 44 plots, 1 kg of gold in possession of motor vehicle inspector
Based on an allegation that he had accumulated properties disproportionate to his known source of income, a search was conducted in his houses. The valuables were located in six locations of Golap Chandra Hansdah, MVI, Boudh, an official of the anti-corruption wing said. Bhubaneswar, Aug 3 (PTI) Vigilance sleuths in Odisha on Sunday detected 44 plots, one kg of gold, deposits worth Rs 1.34 crore and other valuable items allegedly in the possession of a state government employee working as a motor vehicle inspector (MVI) in Boudh district. The vigilance team found Rs 2.38 lakh in cash, a dairy with details of 'benami' money transaction and spending of Rs 40 lakh for the medical studies of his daughter, a statement said. He also possessed a double-storeyed building with an area of 3300 sqft at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district, it said. Of the 44 plots in possession of Hansdah and his family, 43 were located in and around Baripada town and one was on the outskirts of Balasore town, the vigilance statement said. 'The sale deed value of plots comes to Rs 1.49 crore. A thorough probe has been initiated in this regard. The measurement and valuation/assessment of the buildings/plots are being carried out by the Vigilance Technical Wing. One kg of gold, 2.126 kg of silver and bank deposits worth Rs 1.34 crore were detected,' the vigilance said. Hansdah had joined the government services in 1991 and worked in the DIC (District Industries Centre) offices of Sambalpur and Deogarh. He was promoted to junior MVI in 2003 and worked in several districts. 'In 2020, he was promoted to MVI and posted to the RTO office in Boudh, where he has been continuing till now. His present salary is Rs 1.08 lakh per month,' the vigilance said, adding that the investigation was in progress. PTI AAM AAM BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Time of India
MVI detained for possessing ‘illegal' assets
1 2 Bhubaneswar: A year before his retirement, vigilance sleuths on Sunday uncovered substantial alleged illegal assets belonging to Boudh motor vehicle inspector (MVI) Gopal Chandra Hansdah (59). The assets unearthed included 1kg of gold, 2kg of silver, bank deposits of Rs 1.34 crore, and 44 plots of land. Hansdah, who draws a monthly salary of about Rs 1 lakh, was detained for questioning to ascertain the sources of his assets. "The land holdings comprised 43 plots in and around Baripada town in Mayurbhanj district, and an additional plot near Balasore town. Official sale deed records valued the properties at Rs 1.49 crore," a vigilance officer said. Officers suspect undervaluation of properties during registration. Vigilance's technical wing is conducting detailed measurements and valuation of the properties. "He spent Rs 40 lakh on the medical education of his daughter. A diary with details of benami money transactions is being verified. He was promoted to the rank of junior MVI in 2003 and MVI in 2020," a vigilance officer said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
