Representative Image 
Tamil Nadu

VAO held for accepting Rs 1,000 bribe in Nagai

Sources said, Veeramani, a farmer from Ettukudi in Nagapattinam wanted to change the name in patta and approached the Vallam VAO Rajaram, who demanded a bribe of Rs 1,000 for processing his application.

DT NEXT Bureau

NAGAPATTINAM: A Village Administrative Officer (VAO) from Nagapattinam was arrested on Friday for accepting a bribe of Rs 1,000 for changing the name in patta.

Sources said, Veeramani, a farmer from Ettukudi in Nagapattinam wanted to change the name in patta and approached the Vallam VAO Rajaram, who demanded a bribe of Rs 1,000 for processing his application. Veeramani complained to the Nagapattinam DVAC who registered a case and arrested Rajaram while accepting a bribe of Rs 1000. Further inquiry is on.

Also Read

Udhayanidhi booked over remarks on Vijay, female actor; taken for questioning, DMK moves Madras HC

Cauvery water from Karnataka reaches Tamil Nadu

TVK moves NCW against Udhayanidhi over remarks on CM Vijay, female actor

Assam flood toll rises to 87 with 2 more deaths, nearly 1.3 lakh still affected

CJP supports students protesting exam irregularities in Jharkhand, agitator launches hunger strike