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Education
Madras High Court’s 2022 warning on library book scam prompts fresh enquiry
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:32 AM
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The Madras High Court, which warned about a library book scam two years ago, has now ordered an enquiry into the alleged irregularities.
The Madras High Court, sitting in Chennai, had earlier raised concerns about a suspected scam involving the procurement and distribution of library books. In a judgment issued two years ago, the court highlighted irregularities and directed authorities to investigate the matter.
Following that warning, the court has now formally ordered a fresh enquiry to ascertain the extent of the alleged misconduct and to recommend corrective measures. The order underscores the judiciary's continued oversight of public resource management.
The enquiry is expected to examine procurement records, supply chain documentation, and any possible collusion among officials and vendors. While details of the investigation remain limited, the court’s intervention signals a renewed focus on transparency in educational institutions.
Following that warning, the court has now formally ordered a fresh enquiry to ascertain the extent of the alleged misconduct and to recommend corrective measures. The order underscores the judiciary's continued oversight of public resource management.
The enquiry is expected to examine procurement records, supply chain documentation, and any possible collusion among officials and vendors. While details of the investigation remain limited, the court’s intervention signals a renewed focus on transparency in educational institutions.