Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Odisha RI arrested for bribery in land mutation case
A revenue inspector in Odisha was caught taking a bribe.
The inspector, Darshini Lenka, asked for money to help someone get a land document.
The person who bought the land needed the document to show they own it.
They asked the inspector to help, but the inspector wanted a bribe.
The person couldn't pay the full amount, so the inspector lowered the price.
The person then told the authorities, and the inspector was arrested.
The inspector is now in trouble for asking for money illegally.
Odisha Vigilance department arrested a revenue inspector for bribery.
The inspector demanded Rs 5,500 for a favorable report in a land mutation case.
The applicant reported the bribe demand to Vigilance authorities.
The inspector was arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The case is under further investigation.
- Who
- Darshini Lenka, Revenue Inspector of Kaupada circle, Kendrapada district
- What
- Arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,500
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Kaupada circle, Kendrapada district, Odisha
- Why
- For furnishing a favourable report in a land mutation case and facilitating issuance of a Record of Rights (RoR)
Applicant's Perspective
Revenue Inspector's Perspective
Bribe Demand
Applicant's Perspective
The applicant was forced to pay a bribe to get a favorable report and land mutation.
Revenue Inspector's Perspective
The revenue inspector claims the bribe was not demanded but was offered by the applicant.
- Accused
- Darshini Lenka, Revenue Inspector of Kaupada circle, Kendrapada district
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 5,500
- Case Details
- Land mutation case for issuance of Record of Rights (RoR)
- Arresting Authority
- Odisha Vigilance department
- Legal Action
- Case registered under Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018