Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Calcutta HC Orders Probe into Asansol Municipal Corruption Claims
A court in Kolkata told the police to investigate the Asansol city government because they are accused of asking a factory owner for money.
The city government allegedly asked for 20 lakh rupees to ignore illegal construction on the factory owner's property.
The factory owner paid the money, and then the city government asked for more.
The court is looking into why the city government would do this and if the money was for a specific fund.
The police must start an investigation.
Calcutta High Court ordered police to investigate Asansol Municipal Corporation.
The investigation is regarding alleged demands of 20 lakh rupees.
Money was demanded from a factory owner for non-action on illegal construction.
The factory owner's counsel stated money was demanded in the name of the Asansol General Fund.
The court will hear the matter again on August 4th.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, West Bengal Police, Asansol Municipal Corporation, and a factory owner.
- What
- Calcutta High Court directed police to investigate Asansol Municipal Corporation for alleged corruption.
- When
- The order was issued on Friday. The court will hear the matter again on August 4.
- Where
- Asansol and Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To investigate alleged demands of money and potential corruption within the municipal corporation.
Factory Owner
Municipal Corporation
Bribery allegations
Factory Owner
Municipal authorities demanded money against assurance of non-action, even though any construction of the entity was illegal.
Municipal Corporation
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- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Subject
- Corruption Investigation
- Accused
- Asansol Municipal Corporation
- Location
- Asansol, West Bengal, India
- Allegation
- Demanding 20 lakh rupees from a factory owner
- Next Hearing
- August 4th