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Crime
West Bengal Revenue Inspector nabbed for Rs 4,000 bribe to issue EWS certificate
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:32 AM
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A West Bengal revenue inspector was caught accepting a Rs 4,000 bribe to issue an Economically Weaker Section certificate, according to India Today.
A revenue inspector employed by the West Bengal government was apprehended while taking a cash payment of Rs 4,000 to issue an Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, a document that grants reservation benefits to eligible families.
The incident was captured by anti‑corruption officials during a routine check of the district revenue office, and the inspector was taken into custody for violating the state's anti‑bribery regulations.
Authorities have opened a formal investigation into the case, stating that any public servant found accepting money for official documents will face disciplinary action and possible prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The EWS scheme, introduced to broaden reservation for economically disadvantaged households, has seen heightened scrutiny after several similar allegations across the country, prompting the state government to reinforce monitoring mechanisms.
India Today reported the development, urging citizens to report any attempts at bribery and assuring that the administration is committed to maintaining the integrity of welfare services.
The incident was captured by anti‑corruption officials during a routine check of the district revenue office, and the inspector was taken into custody for violating the state's anti‑bribery regulations.
Authorities have opened a formal investigation into the case, stating that any public servant found accepting money for official documents will face disciplinary action and possible prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The EWS scheme, introduced to broaden reservation for economically disadvantaged households, has seen heightened scrutiny after several similar allegations across the country, prompting the state government to reinforce monitoring mechanisms.
India Today reported the development, urging citizens to report any attempts at bribery and assuring that the administration is committed to maintaining the integrity of welfare services.