Corruption Cases Soar in Maharashtra: ACB Reports 499 Cases in 8 Months
The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has revealed that most corruption cases are related to officials of the revenue and land records department, followed by the police and panchayat samiti.
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Between January and August this year, 499 corruption cases have been registered in the state, including 472 trap cases, 22 disproportionate assets cases, and five other cases related to corruption.
The ACB has revealed that most officials involved in trap cases are class III government officials (345), followed by class II officials (71), class I (46), and class IV (28).
In 186 trap cases, the bribe money involved is a staggering Rs 1.49 crore. The highest amount of bribe money sought is related to the officials of the police (Rs 41.24 lakh), followed by the revenue and land records department (Rs 21.13 lakh), zilla parishad (Rs 14.57 lakh), and panchayat samiti (Rs 9.6 lakh).
The ACB also registered 22 cases related to disproportionate assets against corrupt public servants and private persons. The total amount of money involved in these 22 cases is Rs 16.46 crore, of which Rs 3.72 crore were related to the officials of the revenue and land records department, followed by the municipal corporation officials (Rs 3.45 crore), public health department officials (Rs 1.63 crore), irrigation department officials (Rs 1.51 crore), and education department (Rs 1.39 crore).
The ACB's report highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in government departments to curb corruption.
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The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is a government agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption cases in the state.
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) is a state-owned electricity distribution company that provides electricity to millions of households and businesses in Maharashtra.
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FAQs
Q How many corruption cases have been registered in Maharashtra in the past eight months?
A 499 corruption cases have been registered in Maharashtra in the past eight months.
Q Which department has the highest number of corruption cases?
A The revenue and land records department has the highest number of corruption cases.
Q What is the total amount of bribe money involved in trap cases?
A The total amount of bribe money involved in trap cases is Rs 1.49 crore.
Q How many cases related to disproportionate assets have been registered?
A 22 cases related to disproportionate assets have been registered.
Q What is the total amount of money involved in disproportionate assets cases?
A The total amount of money involved in disproportionate assets cases is Rs 16.46 crore.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many corruption cases have been registered in Maharashtra in the past eight months?
499 corruption cases have been registered in Maharashtra in the past eight months.
Which department has the highest number of corruption cases?
The revenue and land records department has the highest number of corruption cases.
What is the total amount of bribe money involved in trap cases?
The total amount of bribe money involved in trap cases is Rs 1.49 crore.
How many cases related to disproportionate assets have been registered?
22 cases related to disproportionate assets have been registered.
What is the total amount of money involved in disproportionate assets cases?
The total amount of money involved in disproportionate assets cases is Rs 16.46 crore.
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