ACB surprise check finds irregularities in Karimnagar civic town planning section
KARIMNAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Karimnagar Range, conducted a surprise check at the Town Planning Section of the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation on August 18, 2026, and found several irregularities and deficiencies.
ACB officials verified office records, revenue-related transactions, pending applications and the overall functioning of the section during the check.
ACB flags supervision, petitions and field enquiry lapses
The bureau found deficiencies in the supervision and maintenance of records, monitoring of revenue collections, disposal and pendency of petitions, accountability in field enquiries and the use of official user credentials.
The officials also noticed deficiencies in providing information and facilitating members of the public, according to the ACB.
Verification under way into alleged role of mediators
The surprise check also indicated the presence of unauthorised middlemen or mediators allegedly collecting money from members of the public in the name of facilitating official work.
The ACB said further verification was under way in this regard. A detailed report on the observations would be submitted to the government for further action, as deemed appropriate, based on the findings of the detailed verification and applicable law.
The ACB appealed to the public to contact its toll-free number 1064 if any public servant demands a bribe. It said complainants can also contact the Telangana ACB through WhatsApp at 9440446106, Facebook and X (@Telangana ACB).
The bureau said the name and details of the victim or complainant would be kept secret.
