DVAC seizes ₹3.16 lakh from Mahalir Thittam office

Search followed complaints over irregularities in implementation of the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission

September 15, 2022 07:24 pm | Updated 07:24 pm IST - CUDDALORE

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) seized unaccounted money to the tune of ₹3.16 lakh from the office of Project Officer of Mahalir Thittam at Vriddhachalam in the district on Wednesday. According to a press release, the raid was conducted following complaints over alleged irregularities in implementation of the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission.

A team led by Vigilance Deputy Superintendent of Police Devanathan raided the office of Mahalir Thittam and held inquiries with officials. The team seized unaccounted money to the tune of ₹3.16 lakh. The searches came to an end at around 8 p.m. Further investigations are on.

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