ACB seizes ₹2.51 L in Telangana SRO Raids; Uncovers wide-ranging irregularities
Officials also found a series of irregularities, including 289 registered documents that were not delivered to the concerned parties
By - Newsmeter Network
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Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has carried out statewide surprise inspections across multiple Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs), uncovering unaccounted cash and several procedural violations.
The large-scale operation was conducted on November 14 with the deployment of 23 dedicated ACB teams. Unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 2,51,990 was seized during the checks.
Cash seized; Irregularities detected in offices
During the raids, ACB teams inspected SROs located in Gandipet, Serilingampally, Medchal, Nizamabad Town, Zaheerabad, Miryalaguda, Wanaparthy, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Bhupalpally and Wyra.
Officials also found a series of irregularities, including 289 registered documents that were not delivered to the concerned parties.
The teams further noticed the presence of 19 private individuals and 60 document writers inside the offices without proper authorisation. A number of CCTV cameras in the inspected offices were also found to be non-functional.
ACB said the irregularities are being taken seriously, and a report recommending strict action against the erring officials will be forwarded to the government.
Searches conducted at residences of 13 SROs
In addition to the office inspections, ACB personnel also carried out searches at the residences of 13 Sub-Registrar Officers.
Cash, jewellery and property documents were recovered from their houses. Officials said the seized material is currently under scrutiny to determine whether any assets are disproportionate to known sources of income.
Public urged to report bribe demands
The ACB appealed to the public to report any instance of bribery or illegal demands made by government employees.
Complaints can be lodged through the toll-free helpline 1064, via WhatsApp at 9440446106, or on social media platforms including Facebook (Telangana ACB) and X/Twitter (@TelanganaACB).
The bureau assured that the identity of complainants will be kept strictly confidential.
