Archive · 5 Sep 2026
DVAC Searches Nehru Premises in Rs 888 Crore Jobs Case
The DVAC, an agency that investigates suspected corruption, searched places connected to K N Nehru.
Nehru is a former minister who was in charge of an important Tamil Nadu government department.
Investigators are examining claims about government jobs, contracts, transfers and postings.
One allegation says money was collected from people in exchange for government jobs.
That alleged scheme is valued at Rs 888 crore.
The DVAC said it found 241 documents and electronic evidence during searches at 30 locations.
Nehru said the searches were politically motivated and that officials found no important evidence.
DMK leader M K Stalin also criticized the searches.
Government ministers said the action followed evidence and complaints, and that the law should apply to anyone involved in corruption.
The DVAC searched premises linked to former DMK minister K N Nehru at 30 locations across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Erode and Tiruppur.
The case concerns alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 2,538 people and in tenders, contracts, transfers and postings in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department.
The allegations include an alleged Rs 888 crore cash-for-jobs scheme and tender or contract irregularities worth around Rs 1,020 crore.
The DVAC said it seized 241 documents and electronic evidence; Nehru said officials found no significant evidence and took copies of routine records.
M K Stalin and Nehru called the searches politically motivated, while ministers said the action was a routine legal process and that corruption allegations should be investigated.
- Who
- The DVAC is investigating K N Nehru, his brother and relatives, the DMK principal secretary and several officials; DMK president M K Stalin and Tamil Nadu ministers also responded.
- What
- The DVAC conducted searches in a case involving alleged recruitment, tender, contract, transfer and posting irregularities.
- When
- Saturday; one report is datelined September 5, but the year is not specified.
- Where
- Thirty locations across Tamil Nadu, including premises in Tiruchirappalli, Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode and Tiruppur.
- Why
- The searches relate to alleged irregularities in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department during Nehru’s tenure as minister in charge.
DMK and Nehru
Government and DVAC position
Political motivation
DMK and Nehru
M K Stalin and K N Nehru said the searches were politically motivated, diversionary and intended to intimidate the opposition. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai called them vindictive.
Government and DVAC position
Minister R Nirmal Kumar said the searches were a routine legal procedure based on evidence and complaints, while Minister KG Arunraj said anyone involved in corruption must face the law.
Timing of the searches
DMK and Nehru
Stalin questioned why the action was taken while related proceedings were before the Madras High Court and the Assembly was in session.
Government and DVAC position
The government and DVAC presented the searches as part of an ongoing investigation; the articles do not give a separate explanation for the timing beyond the agency’s stated case.
Evidence recovered
DMK and Nehru
Nehru said officials did not find significant evidence and took copies of a routine file and personal accounting notes from his brother’s office.
Government and DVAC position
The DVAC said 241 incriminating documents related to tender irregularities, along with electronic evidence, were seized and that the case remained under investigation.
- Investigating agency
- Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)
- Main accused named
- K N Nehru; the FIR names 12 individuals in total, according to Nehru
- Search scope
- 30 locations across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Erode and Tiruppur
- Recruitment allegation
- Alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 2,538 people
- Cash-for-jobs allegation
- An alleged Rs 888 crore scheme involving payments for government employment
- Tender and contract allegations
- Alleged irregularities in tenders and contracts worth around Rs 1,020 crore
- Search findings and court status
- The DVAC said 241 documents and electronic evidence were seized; the Madras High Court later granted an interim stay on further vigilance action and proceedings, while the legal matter continues
Sources
DVAC Officials Conduct Searches at Premises of Ex-DMK Minister K N Nehru
DVAC searches premises linked to ex-DMK minister Nehru, Stalin calls action ‘politically motivated’
DVAC Raids Former Minister KN Nehru's Residence; DMK Cadres Gather Outside
