Tamil Nadu DVAC conducts anti-corruption raids at 60 sub-registrar offices
On June 4, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted surprise inspections at 60 Sub-Registrar Offices across the state, deploying 320 personnel. The raids targeted unaccounted cash and irregularities during an auspicious registration day. Seizures included ₹2.34 lakh in Coimbatore, ₹2.53 lakh in Tiruppur, and ₹54,000 in Virudhunagar, where a sub-registrar fled. A subsequent June 18 check at a Coimbatore RTO seized ₹63,100 from touts. The operations aim to curb corruption in public services.
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DVAC seizes ₹63,100 from touts in surprise check at Coimbatore Central RTO
On June 18, 2026, sleuths from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted a surprise check at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Coimbatore Central, India. The operation, supervised by Additional Superintendent of Police C. Rajesh, began around noon and lasted several hours. DVAC personnel targeted individuals acting as touts at the office and seized a total of ₹63,100 in unaccounted cash from them. The touts could not provide any source for the money. DVAC sources stated that further action regarding the seizure would be initiated in the coming days. The report highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts in the region.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.DVAC seizes ₹54,000 unaccounted cash from Sub-Registrar’s Office in Virudhunagar
On June 4, 2026, sleuths from the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) seized ₹54,000 in unaccounted cash from the Sub-Registrar's Office in Virudhunagar district. During the search, Sub-Registrar Jinnathul Firthouse allegedly slipped a note to DVAC police and escaped to avoid questioning and arrest. The raid prevented the registration of at least 11 documents that day, causing public hardship. DVAC registered a case against the Sub-Registrar and wrote to Inspector General (Registration) Arun Sundar Dhayalan requesting departmental action for negligence and non-cooperation. A detailed report was submitted to DVAC headquarters in Chennai. This action is part of a larger state government crackdown that recently saw simultaneous checks on over 65 Sub-Registrar offices across Tamil Nadu, resulting in seizures of unaccounted cash and arrests of brokers and middlemen.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.DVAC conducts searches at 60 Sub-Registrar Offices across Tamil Nadu
On June 4, 2026, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted surprise inspections at 60 Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs) across Tamil Nadu, India. The operation took advantage of heavy public turnout on an auspicious day for property and document registrations, when a large number of registration tokens had been issued. Around 320 DVAC personnel simultaneously entered the selected SROs at approximately 2:30 p.m., securing the premises to detect unaccounted cash and identify irregularities in the registration process. The inspections were part of an anti-corruption drive aimed at curbing corrupt practices and ensuring transparency in public services. Further details on the findings were awaited at the time of publication.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.DVAC seizes ₹2.34 lakh in Coimbatore; ₹2.53 lakh in Tiruppur in surprise checks at sub-registrar offices
On June 4, 2026, sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted surprise inspections at sub-registrar offices in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu, India, as part of a state-wide anti-corruption drive. In Coimbatore, ₹1,12,890 was seized from the Thondamuthur sub-registrar office from a private individual who claimed to have collected the money on behalf of the sub-registrar, and ₹1,21,400 was seized from the Gandhipuram sub-registrar office from two individuals and a box. A total of ₹2,53,000 in unaccounted cash was seized from the Pongalur sub-registrar office in Tiruppur district. Investigations are ongoing.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.DVAC conducts searches at 60 Sub-Registrar Offices across Tamil Nadu
On June 4, 2026, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted surprise inspections at 60 Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs) across Tamil Nadu, India. The operation took advantage of heavy public turnout on an auspicious day for property and document registrations. Approximately 320 DVAC personnel simultaneously entered the selected offices at around 2:30 PM, securing premises and searching for unaccounted cash and irregularities in the registration process. The coordinated inspections aimed to curb corrupt practices and ensure transparency in public services. Further details on the findings were awaited at the time of publication.
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