Rogue Ex-Senior Assistant Caught Demanding a Bribe for Duplicate Flat Documents in Dhanas, Sentenced to Four Years
Corruption Case Verdict in Chandigarh: CHB Employee Sentenced to Four Years Imprisonment
In a jaw-dropping case of corruption, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) experienced a stark reminder of its zero-tolerance policy against bribery. A former senior assistant, Jagdish Raj Manchanda, is facing the consequences, receiving a four-year sentence and a fine of ₹20,000 for his corrupt actions.
Caught red-handed by the UT vigilance department in March 2020, Manchanda demanded a bribe of ₹20,000 to provide duplicate documents for a housing allottee in Dhanas. The desperate applicant was seeking to replace the lost documents, including allotment and possession letters, for a property within the EWS flats.
He claimed that Manchanda, upon hearing his predicament, offered to furnish the duplicate documents for a smackering ₹50,000 bribe and even extracted the first instalment of ₹20,000.
As the manipulative machinations unfolded, the vigilance department swooped in, securing a conviction for this heinous act. Manchanda found himself standing trial before the court of Additional District Judge Ashwini Kumar, who delivered an unequivocal message regarding the intolerance of such practices.
For those curious about the extent of bribe-taking within the CHB, it's difficult to quantify exact instances based on available data. However, this case echoes an uncomfortably familiar pattern. The CHB maintains a vigilance helpline[1] and an email address[2] for reporting such corrupt acts, showcasing an active stance against such activities.
So while corruption may occasionally rear its ugly head, the CHB is clearly committed to eradicating it and ensuring a fair, transparent environment for its citizens.
- The rogue ex-senior assistant, Jagdish Raj Manchanda, was caught demanding a bribe for providing duplicate flat documents in the Dhanas area, echoing a pattern of corruption within the Chandigarh Housing Board.
- In a case that made headlines in general-news and crime-and-justice sections, Manchanda was sentenced to four years in prison and fined ₹20,000 for his corrupt actions.
- The UT vigilance department, acting on a complaint, caught Manchanda red-handed in March 2020, ‘smearingly’ asking for a bribe of ₹50,000 to furnish the allotment and possession letters for a housing allotte in EWS flats.
- Facing trial before the court of Additional District Judge Ashwini Kumar, Manchanda's actions served as a stark reminder of the Chandigarh Housing Board's zero-tolerance policy against bribery and corruption.
