The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has recommended action against employees concerned of the Pallassena village office over alleged irregularities linked to a private quarry. The irregularities came to light during a Vigilance inspection conducted on September 5. Vigilance officers suspect that quarry owners acquired government and private land using forged documents with the support of village officials.
Fake documents
According to the Vigilance findings, land with no registered claimants was identified during the digital survey. It suspected that fake documents were later prepared to claim ownership of some of this land.
The land records were allegedly manipulated to benefit a private quarry operating in the area. The inspection found that the quarry owners had acquired around 50 acres of land by bypassing provisions of the Land Reforms Act. More than eight acres were allegedly obtained using forged deeds.
Complaint filed
The Vigilance also found that land belonging to both private individuals and the government had been transferred in the name of the quarry. The investigation followed a complaint filed about four months ago. Local residents also had filed several complaints with the panchayat and the village authorities against the quarry and protests had been held in the area. Residents also complained that explosions at the quarry caused damage to nearby houses.
Published – September 17, 2026 09:05 pm IST
