Once again a scam has come to light in Bihar. Scam has been exposed in the transport office in Kaimur. A case of embezzlement of about Rs 15.16 crore has come to light here. CAG’s audit report has revealed a huge difference between the amount of fine collected during road checks and the amount deposited in government accounts. According to the report, accounts of about Rs 15.96 crore are not available, due to which there was panic in the transport department and administrative department.
what is the whole matter
According to the audit report, a total fine of Rs 26.91 crore was collected from vehicles during the road checking campaign between May 2019 and December 2023. However, there is a record of depositing only Rs 10.96 crore in government accounts. No clear financial information or records are available regarding the remaining Rs 15.96 crore, due to which it has been considered a serious financial irregularity.
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Questions raised on the role of these officers
In the report, questions were raised on the role of the then District Transport Officer, Enforcement Sub Inspector, Motor Vehicle Inspector, Nazir and other concerned employees of the office. During the audit, accounts of the amount and related documents were sought from the officials. Despite this, a satisfactory record could not be presented.
For this reason CAG did the audit
If sources are to be believed, the Accountant General The office had issued a notice to the transport office on January 8, 2026, seeking response regarding the audit objections. A satisfactory reply was not received within the stipulated time limit, due to which the matter itself became a part of the CAG’s audit report. Information about the scam came to light during the audit conducted after the year 2023. The investigation confirmed the recovery of the fine amount but no information was found about depositing it in the government treasury.
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Question on the action of Transport Department
No official information has been received regarding whether the embezzled amount will be recovered in this case or whether any concrete action will be taken against the officials. Now questions are being raised on the action of the Transport Department.
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