A written complaint was received from Shailender Vaid that Mohmmad Younis, posted in Billawar in Kathua district, was demanding the bribe to pass a bill worth Rs 15 lakh for the work executed by him on Thar-Ghat road, an official spokesman said.
During enquiry, Vigilance sleuths laid a trap and the accused was caught while accepting the bribe, he said.
The charge sheet against Younis was filed in the court of additional sessions judge, Kathua, he added.