December 24, 2024

Car of a Weight and Measurement Inspector Solan intercepted

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The Himachal Herald, Shimla

Car of a Weight and Measurement Inspector, Solan was intercepted in Parwanoo outside the premises of a company engaged in the business of manufacturing weighing machines in January ,2019 on the basis of Source Information that the Inspector has the habit of collecting huge money from such companies in lieu of putting his seal of the weighing machines manufactured by them. ADG vigilence Anurag Gerg said that During the search currency notes worth Rs 4.5 Lakhs were recovered from the car about which the accused officer could not give any explanation. Consequently a case of bribery was registered at PS SV&ACB Solan to investigate the matter. During investigation it was established that the accused had collected money from M/s Niti Raj Engineering Ltd for passing the weighing machines manufactured by it and for this purpose he had provided the necessary seals etc to the company officials which should have been in his own custody.
During investigation it was established that the accused had made a demand of Rs 20 per machine in lieu of stamping and verifying the weighing machines. After conclusion of investigation chargesheet has been filed before the Court of Special Judge Solan on 17.03.2021 against the accused inspector and a company official for the offence of bribery after obtaining the necessary sanction of prosecution from the competent authority.