The Revenue Department has earned the dubious distinction of becoming the most corrupt department, followed by the Police Department at second place. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) during January 2025 to June 2026 had undertaken a special drive against corruption. Action in 19 successful traps were conducted in the Revenue Department, while 12 cases were detected under the Police Department.
Those involved in corruption included chief engineer, superintending engineer, police sub-inspector and other senior officers. RTO officials accepted bribes through private agents.
In Nagpur region after Police Department, the number of cases registered were Health Department – 6, Forest Department, Rural Development and Power Companies – 5 each, Eight traps were laid in RTO, in which three Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTO), four Motor Vehicle Inspectors, one clerk and eight private persons were held. Offences against them have been registered. Four cases each were registered relating to Education and Agriculture Departments, three under Zilla Parishad, and two each under Panchayat Samiti, Municipal Corporation, Land Records, Stamp Duty and Water Resources Department.
The ATS has appealed to the people that they should contact its office in case of demand for bribes or any money beyond the official charges. The money of the complainant will be returned within one month and the complainant’s work will be done
For registering complaints people may contact on toll-free helpline 1064 or through WhatsApp on 9067671064.
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