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Madras High Court clears path to prosecute IAS officers in graft case
The Madras High Court has directed the anti-corruption agency to proceed with filing charges against two IAS officers and a former AIADMK minister in connection with a ₹98.25-crore corporation tender irregularities case. The decision came after the Prime Minister's Office granted sanction for prosecution.
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Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court has instructed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to move forward with filing a charge sheet against IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan, along with former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velmunai, in a major corruption case.
The court's directive follows the receipt of prosecution sanction from the Prime Minister's Office, clearing the legal pathway for charges to be filed. The case centres on alleged irregularities in a corporation tender worth ₹98.25 crore, which investigators claim was marred by procedural violations and improper conduct.
The DVAC, Tamil Nadu's principal anti-corruption body, is now authorized to complete its investigative formalities and submit the charge sheet to the appropriate court. The case represents a significant development in the state's ongoing efforts to address corruption within government institutions and public sector operations.
The Madras High Court's intervention underscores the judicial system's role in ensuring timely prosecution of high-profile corruption cases involving government officials. The matter is expected to move to the next stage following the submission of formal charges.