K Sundararajan, BDO of Sankari, was detained by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption DSP Chandramouli while accepting the money in his office.
President of Theyvannagoundampalayam Panchayat Poomali had approached the BDO recently seeking an estimate for availing funds under a welfare scheme when the latter demanded Rs 10,000 bribe, the DSP said.
He lodged a complaint with DVAC following which a trap was laid and the BDO was arrested while receiving the cash, he added.