# Thanjavur Village Welfare Officer, Orathanadu Block Development Officer, Thanjavur District convicted of bribery, Cheif Judicial Magistrate, Kumbakonam (2025)

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Trial-court conviction (Cheif Judicial Magistrate, Kumbakonam; Magistrate's Court). Convicted 13 February 2025. Appeal status: No appeal known.

## Summary

A Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) press note records that the Cheif Judicial Magistrate, Kumbakonam convicted a Village Welfare Officer, Orathanadu Block Development Officer, Thanjavur District on 13 February 2025. The conviction was for bribery. The sentence recorded is: 3 years rigorous imprisonment, fine amount of Rs.4,000/-. This is the agency's account of the court's decision; the official's name is withheld, and any later appeal is not reflected unless noted.

## At a glance

- Category: Bribery & extortion
- Sub-category: bribery pc act
- Location: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Officers: Village Welfare Officer, Orathanadu Block Development Officer, Thanjavur District
- Sentence: 3 years rigorous imprisonment, fine amount of Rs.4,000/-
- Verification: V2 · Trial court