Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) officials today arrested Salem district manager of TAHDCO, while accepting Rs 2000 for doing an official favour.
Mathiyazhakan, Athur town secretary of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) had approached the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Limited (TAHDCO) Manager Karunanidhi at his office two months ago for free electricity connection for his borewell.
As Karunanidhi demanded Rs
2,000 for passing the order for power connection, Mathiyazhakan lodged a complaint with DVAC.
The officials caught Karunanidhi, who is to retire next year, red handed while accepting the notes from Mathiyazhakan and arrested him.
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