Officials from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption registered a case of corruption and among other criminal charges against a Motor Vehicles Inspector on Friday.
It was said that when Vijaykumar,56, was serving in Karaikudi RTO as MV Inspector, he had allegedly not imposed fine against three vehicle owners for having altered the body. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, tourist passenger vans shall consist of 12 +1 seater only. However, it was said that the officer had permitted 25+1 and 21+1 seater to three applicants thus causing a loss of ₹3.72 lakh to the exchequer.
Under such circumstances, based on a complaint, the DVAC Ramanathapuram DSP John Britto directed the team to register a case. Inspector Jesudas, after examining the petitions, registered a case against Vijaykumar, who is currently serving in Krishnagiri district as Grade I MV Inspector.
Published – December 12, 2025 08:42 pm IST
