The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) seizes around ₹14.5 lakh in cash from the Gerugambakkam panchayat office during a raid, according to reports. The officials find the money during a check carried out at the premises.
Both outlets describe the cash as unaccounted. The Hindu says the cash is allegedly intended to facilitate plot approvals for a builder, while Times of India similarly reports the seizure during the raid but does not add further specific details in the excerpt provided. The amounts are reported with minor variation, with The Hindu stating ₹14.57 lakh and Times of India noting ₹14.5 lakh. The reports present the incident as part of DVAC action into alleged irregularities tied to permissions.
Officials are yet to be quoted in the provided excerpts on what charges, if any, are pursued or whether arrests are made. The case details beyond the seizure and the allegation around plot approvals are not included in the supplied text.
