ACB raids expose irregularities, agent network at Hyderabad RTA offices
The Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted raids at multiple RTA offices in Hyderabad, uncovering significant irregularities involving private agents and bribery. During the inspections, officials seized numerous driving licences and registration certificates from unauthorized intermediaries. The findings suggest a structured network of corruption within the RTA system, prompting further investigation and action against those involved.
- ▪The ACB conducted surprise inspections at RTA offices in Hyderabad following complaints of corruption.
- ▪Officials seized around 150 printed RCs and driving licences from unauthorized intermediaries during the raids.
- ▪Investigators found evidence of a structured network of private agents influencing the driving test process and handling applications without applicants present.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau Telangana on Wednesday (May 27) conducted surprise inspections at multiple Regional Transport Authority (RTA) offices in Hyderabad and uncovered widespread irregularities involving private agents, driving school operators and bribery-linked processing of driving licences and vehicle registration documents.The raids were simultaneously carried out at the RTA Medchal, RTA Kondapur and RTA Nagole offices following complaints regarding the functioning of middlemen and alleged corruption in public service delivery.According to ACB officials, several unauthorised agents were found operating freely inside the RTA premises and allegedly handling official work on behalf of applicants in exchange for money.
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