Archive · 23 Jul 2026
VACB uncovers corruption in Kerala building permits
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kerala found many problems with how building permits and occupancy certificates are given.
They checked 68 offices and found that some officials might have taken bribes.
They also found that some buildings were being used for business but were registered as homes to avoid taxes.
The VACB will do more investigations and take legal action if needed.
VACB found Rs 45 lakh in suspected illegal transactions related to building permits.
Inspections were conducted in 68 offices across Kerala.
Officials in Kunnamkulam Municipality received Rs 21.5 lakh in suspicious transactions.
Two assistant engineers and other officials in Fort Kochi received Rs 12.69 lakh from contractors.
Unauthorized constructions were regularized without following proper procedures.
- Who
- Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB)
- What
- Widespread irregularities and suspected corruption in building permits and occupancy certificates
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To uncover corruption and irregularities in local self-government institutions
Government Officials
VACB
Transparency in Financial Transactions
Government Officials
Officials claim transactions were legitimate and can be explained.
VACB
VACB suspects illegal gratification and demands satisfactory explanations.
- Operation Name
- Operation Parppidom
- Total Amount Suspected
- Rs 45 lakh
- Number of Offices Inspected
- 68
- Date of Inspection
- Wednesday
- Key Locations Inspected
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kunnamkulam, Neyyattinkara, Varkala, Nedumangad