College Watchman Caught Taking Rs 3 Lakh Bribe in Ahmedabad
ACB traps college watchman accepting Rs 3 lakh bribe for a trustee to clear retired principal's dues. Trustee flees, probe ongoing. Read the full story.
Category : Search result: Gujarat land use bribe
Gujarat to replace 16 revenue laws with single umbrella act
Gujarat government plans a comprehensive Land Administrative Act to replace 16 old revenue laws, aiming to simplify governance and reduce litigation. Committee headed by retired IAS officer C L Meena is reviewing the framework.
Goa Reduces Land Use Conversion Time to 45 Days
Goa govt amends Land Revenue Code to slash conversion sanad issuance from 60 to 45 days. A key deregulation move to simplify processes and improve business climate. Read more.
NBPCL staff arrested for bribe in Muzaffarpur, JE escapes
SVU arrests two NBPCL employees for taking a Rs 5,000 bribe for an electricity connection in Muzaffarpur. One junior engineer escapes. Details on the raid and charges.
Bengaluru BDA Pivots to Apartments Over Plots
The Bangalore Development Authority is prioritizing apartments for better land use, but faces challenges with unsold inventory. Will this strategy reshape the city's housing model? Read more.
DVAC traps 3 for bribe from farmer in Namakkal
A VAO, village assistant & her husband arrested in Namakkal for demanding Rs 40,000 bribe from a farmer. DVAC used chemical notes in the trap. Read the full details.
Indore: 40 gas cylinders seized from eateries in Mhow, Depalpur
Indore authorities seized 40 domestic & commercial gas cylinders from restaurants in Mhow & Depalpur for illegal use. Read about the crackdown and the ongoing campaign.
Bihar Revenue Officer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe
A revenue officer in Sheohar, Ramkrit Mahto, was arrested by the SVU for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to revise a land record. The trap was laid based on a January 4 complaint. Read the full details.
DVAC Arrests Trichy VAO for ₹5,000 Bribe Demand
A Trichy village administrative officer was caught red-handed by DVAC for demanding a ₹5,000 bribe for a succession certificate. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Gujarat IAS Officer Suspended in ED Bribery Case
Gujarat govt suspends Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel after ED arrest in alleged land-use change bribery racket. Details on the scandal and custody inside.
IAS officer fixed bribe rates, took 50% share: ED
ED reveals in court that Gujarat IAS officer, as a district collector, had fixed rates for bribes and took a 50% share. The officer faces serious corruption charges. Read the full investigation details.
Ajmer Bank Manager Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests cooperative bank manager in Ajmer for demanding Rs 30,000 bribe from a farmer to release crop damage compensation. Full details on the trap and investigation.
Vigilance Arrests Muzaffarpur Agri Officer in Bribe Trap
Muzaffarpur's District Agriculture Officer, Sudhir Kumar, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 19,000. The victim had already paid Rs 1.81 lakh. Raids uncovered Rs 11 lakh cash and gold. Read the full details.
IAS officer fixed bribe rates on Gujarat govt portal: ED
ED alleges former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel systematised bribes for land use changes via govt portal, generating over Rs 10 crore. He is remanded in custody.
Ex-Collector in ED remand over Rs 10 crore land bribe racket
A special PMLA court remands former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel to ED custody till January 7. The agency alleges a massive bribery network for land-use changes, with over Rs 10 crore in bribes. Read the shocking details.
ED Arrests IAS Officer in Rs 10 Crore Land-Use Bribery Case
ED arrests IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel for money laundering linked to a Rs 10 crore bribery racket in Surendranagar collector office. He is remanded to ED custody till Jan 7. Read the full details.
Goa Launches Digital Land Survey for Urban Property Cards
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Punjab VB arrests Sangrur tehsildar in bribery case
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests Sangrur tehsildar Jagtar Singh for accepting a ₹30,000 bribe for land registry. ₹1.45 lakh recovered. Read the full details of the corruption case.
Goa Withdraws Arambol Land Conversion Approval
Goa's TCP department withdraws settlement zone approval for 3 lakh sqm in Arambol after public protest. Key details on the decision and affected land parcels inside.
ACB catches PMAY operator red-handed taking bribe in Ghoghamba
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials caught a computer operator accepting a Rs 2,000 bribe to process a PMAY housing scheme instalment in Ghoghamba. Read the full details of the trap.
SVU Arrests Panchayat Secretary for Bribe in Birth Certificate Case
A panchayat secretary in Bihar's Bhojpur district was arrested by the Special Vigilance Unit for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to issue a birth certificate. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Gujarat committee to amend 1879 Land Revenue Act
Gujarat govt forms a committee led by retired IAS C L Meena to study and recommend amendments to the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879. Report due in six months.
Gujarat Plans Major IT-AI Hub Beside GIFT City
Gujarat government announces a dedicated IT-AI cluster adjacent to GIFT City, aiming to attract top global tech firms with tailored incentives and boost the state's digital economy.
Ex-Justice Rebello Slams Permanent Land Use Changes in Goa
Former HC judge Ferdino Rebello warns that bypassing regional plans for permanent land use changes in Goa is causing unrest. He calls for a people's movement to protect hills, rivers, and villages.
Roorkee Doctor Caught Taking Bribe for Medical Report
A medical officer at Roorkee Civil Hospital was caught red-handed accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The vigilance department urges citizens to report corruption. Read more.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Teacher Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail for Accepting Bribe
A teacher in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for demanding a bribe for salary arrears. Read the full details of the Lokayukta trap and court verdict.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
Gurgaon DTCP Acts on Illegal Commercial Complex Subdivision
Gurgaon's DTCP takes action against Sewa Corporate Park on MG Road for illegal subdivision and sale of units without HDR Act licence. Show-cause notice issued, registrations halted.
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