Palakkad : In a recent development, a vigilance team carried out an inspection at the Koduvayur sub-registrar’s office in Palakkad and discovered an unaccounted sum of Rs 6,300. The inspection revealed that the money was concealed within a book in the record room of the office, which was temporarily situated in Pittupeedika.
Officials at the Koduvayur sub-registrar’s office had reportedly been accepting funds for property and building registrations. The investigation was initiated based on a tip-off, indicating that the vigilance team suspected, that illegal monetary practices were being conducted within the office. Subsequent inquiries have led the vigilance team to recommend necessary actions, including potential disciplinary measures against the officials involved, to the Director of Registration.
This incident is part of a wider pattern of alleged bribery practices related to property registration services in the region. Notably, just last day, Perinthalmanna Sub-Registrar S. Saliha was suspended from her position following investigations into corruption. It was found that S. Saliha and her associates were deliberately stalling the processing of files for individuals who refused to pay bribes. They would then allegedly collect bribe money through intermediaries, causing significant delays and complications for those seeking legitimate property registration services.
The scrutiny into such practices has been heightened since an inspection conducted at the Perinthalmanna sub-registrar’s office on February 15, 2022. This inspection revealed similar instances of corruption, prompting the necessary actions that led to S. Saliha’s suspension.
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