Register FIR in public library book ‘scam’ case, Madras HC directs DVAC

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The Madras High Court directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to register a case over an alleged public-library book procurement scam. It also ordered bank accounts linked to Agal Vilakku Publications and others frozen, and called for disciplinary action against officials involved.

The judges direct the authorities to freeze the bank accounts of Agal Vilakku Publications, its proprietor Mohan, and others involved. The government should immediately take disciplinary action, including the suspension of the officials involved, they say