Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Kerala Vigilance Conducts Statewide Raids on Building Permit Irregularities
The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) conducted a statewide operation called 'Operation Parppidam' to check for corruption and irregularities in the issuance of building permits.
They inspected 68 local self-government offices, including municipal corporations, municipalities, and grama panchayats.
The VACB received information about widespread corruption and procedural violations, such as officials accepting bribes to approve constructions that violated building rules.
Private consultancies were also allegedly involved in collecting bribes and transferring them to officials.
The Vigilance appealed to the public to report any instances of corruption through their helpline.
Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) conducted statewide raids on 68 local self-government offices.
Operation 'Parppidam' aimed to detect corruption and irregularities in building permit issuance.
Inspections focused on procedures related to building permits, occupancy certificates, and building tax assessments.
Allegations include officials accepting bribes for approving constructions that violated building rules.
Private consultancies allegedly acted as middlemen, collecting bribes and transferring them to officials.
- Who
- Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB)
- What
- Conducted statewide raids to detect corruption and irregularities in building permit issuance
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To create a corruption-free Kerala by strengthening proactive vigilance measures
Vigilance Bureau
Alleged Corrupt Officials
Purpose of Raids
Vigilance Bureau
To detect corruption and irregularities in building permit issuance.
Alleged Corrupt Officials
Allegedly involved in accepting bribes for approving violations.
Role of Private Consultancies
Vigilance Bureau
Acting as middlemen, collecting bribes and transferring them to officials.
Alleged Corrupt Officials
Denial or lack of information on their involvement.
- Operation Name
- Operation Parppidam
- Initiative
- Project Zero
- Number of Offices Inspected
- 68
- Types of Offices Inspected
- 6 municipal corporations, 30 municipalities, 24 grama panchayats
- Reporting Channels
- Toll-free helpline 1064, phone number 8592900900, WhatsApp number 9447789100