In a major anti-corruption drive, officials of the Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted simultaneous raids at several municipal offices across Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. The inspections were carried out following multiple allegations of irregularities and corruption in municipal administration, particularly in the town planning departments.
According to sources, ACB teams carried out surprise inspections at municipal offices in several districts including Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Kadapa, and Anantapur. Officials examined key records, files, and documents related to building permissions, layout approvals, and other development activities handled by municipal authorities.
The raids were also conducted simultaneously at the zonal offices of Gajuwaka and Pendurthi in Visakhapatnam. ACB officials inspected several files and digital records connected with town planning approvals and construction permits.
In addition, inspections were carried out in the town planning wings of municipal offices in Srikakulam, Eluru, Tirupati, and Nellore. Officials are reportedly focusing on files related to construction permissions, layout approvals, and alleged irregularities in granting development permissions.
Preliminary information suggests that the raids were initiated after the ACB received several complaints alleging corruption, irregular approvals, and misuse of official authority in municipal town planning departments. The teams are examining whether certain building permissions and layout approvals were granted in violation of rules.
During the inspections, ACB officials reportedly seized several important documents and records. Computer systems, files, and approval registers are being scrutinized to verify whether due procedures were followed while issuing permissions.
Officials are also questioning municipal staff and town planning officials to gather more details about the approvals issued in recent months. If irregularities are found, the officials responsible may face further investigation and legal action.
The raids began early in the day and continued for several hours as ACB teams thoroughly checked records in the municipal offices. Authorities are analyzing the documents to identify any evidence of corruption, illegal approvals, or procedural violations.
This large-scale operation has created a stir across municipal administrations in the state. Sources say such coordinated inspections across multiple municipal offices are relatively rare and indicate the seriousness of the allegations being investigated.
Following the completion of the inspections, the Anti-Corruption Bureau is expected to release an official statement detailing its findings. Further action, including departmental inquiries or criminal cases, may be initiated if substantial evidence of wrongdoing is discovered.
The ongoing raids have sparked discussions about transparency and accountability within municipal administrations. Officials have emphasized that strict action will be taken against anyone found involved in corrupt practices or misuse of public office.
More details regarding the outcome of the inspections are expected to emerge after the ACB completes its review of the seized records and documents.