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News18
06-08-2025
- Business
- News18
‘Owns 44 Plots, Earns Rs 50,000': Post On Govt Staff's Lavish Assets Raises Eyebrows
Last Updated: From a luxury home to owning multiple plots, the scale of assets of a Motor Vehicle Inspector has left many questioning how such fortunes are built. A post about a Motor Vehicle Inspector with a monthly salary of nearly Rs 50,000 has stirred strong reactions online after details about his alleged wealth were shared publicly. From a luxury home to owning multiple plots, the scale of assets has left many questioning how such fortunes are built. The Inspector is said to own 44 plots, live in a 3,300 sq ft home and holds Rs 1 crore in cash along with 250 grams of gold. 'Is This Why Government Jobs Are In Demand?' The post, which was originally shared on X was reshared by risk consultant Parth Sanghvi on LinkedIn. Along with the post, he questioned, 'Is this why government jobs remain in demand in India? A Motor Vehicle Inspector with a monthly salary of Rs 50,000…Owns 44 plots in the city, Lives in a 3,300 sq ft luxury home, Holds 250 gm of gold and Rs 1 crore in cash." He added that this isn't about one individual alone, adding, 'It's about the entire system and the citizens who keep it running by paying bribes to 'get things done.'" 'If this is the wealth of a mid-level inspector, what do you think the seniors are sitting on? The salary is for showing up. The real money comes from the system citizens fuel every day. Babus ka zamana hai. And those who don't play the game? They pay the price," Parth concluded. 'A Sad Reality' The post gained significant traction online, sparking varied reactions that highlighted concerns about how corruption often goes unchecked. One user commented, 'It's less about one individual and more about how some parts of the system can be misused. Of course, not every officer is the same, many serve with integrity. But this does raise important questions about transparency and the need for stronger checks." Another said, 'The deeply rooted corruption is slowly eating and weakening India's true potential. We need something strict!!!" 'The problem isn't just corruption, it's how normal it has become!!" someone else noted. 'When unofficial perks outweigh the paycheck, it's clear the system rewards the wrong incentives. But the deeper issue—have citizens normalized corruption as a 'service charge' just to survive bureaucracy?" a person questioned. 'We work hard and pay our taxes, only for that money to fuel the corruption. It's a sad reality that's pushing many of India's best and brightest to seek opportunities elsewhere," read another comment. Another Example From 2023 In another such case from 2023, a clerk working under the civil surgeon's office in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, came under the scanner of the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB). Despite drawing a monthly salary of Rs 75,000, the clerk was found in possession of assets that far exceeded his known income. According to officials, during raids investigators uncovered five land deeds valued at Rs 90.6 lakh and nine vehicles. The total worth of his disproportionate assets was estimated to be Rs 2.13 crore that raised serious questions about how such wealth was acquired in a government role with a fixed income. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Woman inspector held for taking bribe in Samastipur
Patna: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau on Saturday raided the women's police station in Samastipur and arrested a woman inspector and her driver while taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant. According to officials, a woman went to lodge a complaint in the police station, but the station in-charge did not register the case. The victim woman was called to the police station for questioning, and money was demanded from her. On July 10, the victim's family member, Rajiv Ranjan, filed a complaint with the vigilance. When the matter was investigated, the allegations were found to be true. After this, the vigilance team caught the woman inspector red-handed taking a bribe. The arrested inspector, Putul Kumari, is a 2018 batch SI. She is a resident of Motihari. Her first posting was in Samastipur.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Time of India
Vig arrests two officials in Jamui for accepting bribe
Patna: The sleuths of Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) arrested two govt officials for accepting bribes at the district fisheries development office in Jamui on Friday morning. The arrested officials were identified as Rajiv Kumar, fisheries development officer and Abhay Kumar, district extension officer. The officials were caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a beneficiary of a fish farming scheme. The action followed a complaint by Tulsi Yadav, a resident of Bhelwa Mohanpur village in Sono block, who alleged that the officials demanded Rs 1.5 lakh from the govt grant amount deposited in his account. After verifying the complaint's authenticity, the vigilance team laid a trap and caught both officials accepting the first instalment of Rs 50,000. Both the accused officials were taken into custody. Deputy superintendent of police (vigilance) Satyendra Ram said, "The complainant negotiated to pay the demanded amount in three instalments of Rs 50,000 each, as he couldn't afford to pay Rs 1.5 lakh at once. The officials were arrested while accepting the first instalment." He further said that the accused are at present being interrogated and they will be shifted to Patna for further investigation after completing necessary formalities.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
VIB registers 51 graft cases in just 6 months
Patna: Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) has registered 51 cases in the first half of 2025, a sharp increase over previous years, director general Jitendra Singh Gangwar said on Monday. Speaking at the 'First Vigilance Honour Ceremony 2025' in Patna, Gangwar said, "We arrested 45 public servants on bribery charges so far this year, compared to just 12 arrests from eight cases in 2024. We also uncovered six cases of disproportionate assets involving seven accused and three cases of misuse of office implicating 21 people." The event, also attended by IG Garima Malik, honoured citizens who helped the bureau catch corrupt officials red-handed. Among those arrested were a revenue officer from Madhubani, an executive engineer from East Champaran, a computer operator from Sasaram, a land surveyor from Kishanganj and a sub-inspector from Muzaffarpur. "By department, the revenue department led with 15 cases, followed by police with 12. Rural development and education had three cases each, health had two and others included energy, panchayati raj, planning and development, fisheries and the district collectorate," Gangwar added. The VIB will now conduct these honour ceremonies quarterly to sustain momentum in the state's anti-corruption campaign.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Panchayat official caught taking bribe
Patna: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) team in Patna on Thursday caught amin Niranjan Kumar while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Kumar, posted in Daula panchayat of Sadar block in Kishanganj, had allegedly demanded money to expedite a land compensation process. The complainant, Md Najmer Alam, said his land had been acquired for a dam construction project. "To process the compensation, Amin Niranjan Kumar repeatedly demanded money. He told me, 'You won't get compensation until you pay a bribe,'" Alam alleged. As the matter escalated, Alam and several villagers lodged a formal complaint with the VIB. Following this, a trap was laid. "According to the plan, as soon as Amin accepted the Rs 1 lakh bribe near the bus stand, the team caught him red-handed," said Sanjay Kumar, DSP, VIB.
