Hyderabad: Anti-Corruption Bureau officials detected multiple Kamareddy municipal irregularities during a surprise inspection at the office of the Municipal Commissioner in Kamareddy on Monday.
Officials from the ACB Nizamabad Range conducted the inspection and examined records and administrative functioning. During the exercise, they identified several financial and administrative lapses in the municipality.
ACB officials found that authorities received 47 complaints about unauthorised constructions during 2025–26. Municipal officials issued notices in most cases. However, they did not take further action even after the stipulated period expired.
The inspection also exposed additional Kamareddy municipal irregularities involving trade licence renewals. More than 400 commercial establishments failed to renew licences during 2025–26. As a result, around ₹1 crore in licence fees remained pending with the municipality.
Field verification by ACB officials also revealed variations in property tax assessments. According to the inspection findings, these variations could lead to revenue loss for the government.
Kamareddy municipal irregularities found in records and payments
ACB officials also examined financial records related to fuel expenditure. The inspection found that about ₹12.4 lakh was allocated every month for fuel charges for municipal officials. However, officials failed to maintain proper documentation and supporting records. Therefore, the ACB said the expenditure required further verification.
The inspection also uncovered discrepancies in salary payments to outsourcing employees. Records showed that some employees marked absent on certain days still received full monthly salaries.
Officials also reviewed building permission records as part of the inspection. Since December 2025, the municipality received 169 building permission applications.
However, the inspection showed that 18 applications exceeded the prescribed 21-day processing limit. The delay indicated procedural lapses in the approval process.
Kamareddy municipal irregularities report to be sent to government
ACB officials said they would prepare a detailed report on the Kamareddy municipal irregularities. The report will be submitted to the government with recommendations for action against the concerned municipal officials.
Meanwhile, the ACB also appealed to citizens to report corruption cases. The agency urged people to contact its toll-free helpline 1064 to provide information about corrupt practices in government offices.
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