Hyderabad: A panchayat secretary of Janpahad in Palakeedu mandal, Suryapet, was suspended on Tuesday, August 19, after people approached state irrigation minister Uttam Kumar Reddy alleging corruption on the officer’s part in processing amounts sanctioned under the Indiramma Housing scheme.
A case has also been registered with the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau.
According to the ACB, the officer, Enjamuri Venkaiah, allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 20,000 from the complainant for sanctioning the first instalment under the Indiramma Housing Scheme and to process further instalments.
The officer later agreed to accept Rs 15,000 on the complainant’s request but was caught by the ACB.
In a Facebook post, Uttam Kumar Reddy stated, “On receiving complaint of allegations of corruption in housing bills in Jaanpaad village, I have asked the Suryapet District Collector to suspend the panchayat secretary and file criminal charges against him immediately. The above panchayat secretary, Venkataiah, has been suspended and an ACB case filed.”
In a separate case, a forest beat officer in Kodad, Ananthula Venkanna, was caught accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe by the ACB.
He demanded the bribe money to avoid hindrances in the complainant’s wood business.
ACB has urged the public to file a complaint in case any public servant demands a bribe for official work.
Aggrieved individuals can contact the ACB on the toll-free number 1064, or through its website and social media platforms, i.e., WhatsApp (9440446106), Facebook (Telangana ACB), and X/formerly Twitter (@TelanganaACB).
(This story has been updated with the latest information)
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