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ACB arrests motor licence officer

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

The arrest of MLO of Ashok Vihar Transport Authority P W A Desai came following a tip off about his alleged involvement, the sources said.

Desai was under the scanner following complaints and May three arrest of eight persons including a police inspector for their alleged involvement in corrupt practises while issuing permanent driving licence to the applicants in Ashok Vihar.

 

The arrests were made following secret video-recording at the premises of Ashok Vihar Transport Authority. The video-recording was done after the officials received complaints that STA officials were indulging in corrupt practices in the issue of permanent driving licence in connivance with middlemen and touts.

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First Published: May 15 2008 | 3:23 PM IST

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