Chandigarh/Nuh, October 21, ) Mahinder Pal ) The State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Gurugram, has filed charge sheets before the competent court in three separate corruption cases against Mukesh Kumar, a Class-IV employee of the District Social Welfare Department, Nuh; Shaukat, a foreman with the Electricity Corporation; and Rakesh, a lineman with the Electricity Corporation. The accused have been charged with allegedly demanding bribes in exchange for facilitating old-age pensions, installing an electricity transformer and providing a new electricity connection.
* *First Case: ₹9,000 Bribe Demanded for Facilitating Old-Age Pension*
Mukesh Kumar, a Group-D employee posted in the District Social Welfare Department, Nuh, was accused of demanding a bribe of ₹9,000 in exchange for facilitating old-age pension benefits for the complainant and an acquaintance of his. Acting on the complaint, the ACB team arrested Mukesh Kumar red-handed while accepting ₹9,000 from the complainant. In this connection, FIR No. 32, dated August 25, 2026, was registered at the Police Station of the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Gurugram, under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. A charge sheet has now been filed against Mukesh Kumar under Sections 7 and 13(1)(b), read with Section 13(2), of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita before the court of Sh. Sandeep Chauhan, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Nuh.
* *Second Case: ₹15,000 Bribe Demanded for Installing a 25-Horsepower Transformer*
Shaukat, a foreman posted at the Electricity Corporation’s Sub-Division, Nagina, district Nuh, was accused of demanding a bribe of ₹15,000 from the complainant, Liaqat, in exchange for installing a 25-horsepower electricity transformer. According to the complainant, the electricity transformer in village Bawadiwas had become non-functional, following which he approached Shaukat at the Nagina Sub-Division to get it replaced. The foreman allegedly demanded ₹15,000 as a bribe for getting the transformer installed. However, the complainant could arrange only ₹14,000.
In this case, FIR No. 33, dated August 25, 2026, was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A charge sheet has now been filed against Shaukat under Sections 7 and 13(1)(b), read with Section 13(2), of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita before the court of Sh. Sandeep Chauhan, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Nuh.
* *Third Case: ₹50,000 Bribe Allegedly Demanded for a New Electricity Connection*
Rakesh, a lineman posted at the HKRN subsidiary sub-division of the Electricity Corporation in Taoru, district Nuh, was accused of demanding a bribe in exchange for providing a new electricity connection in the name of the complainant’s son, Shahid. The complainant had applied online for a 6-kilowatt electricity connection in his son’s name and had also deposited the prescribed government fee. However, Rakesh and Junaid, who were posted at the Electricity Corporation’s Taoru Sub-Division, allegedly demanded ₹50,000 as a bribe for installing the connection. The complainant could arrange only ₹20,000.
Acting on the complaint, the ACB team from the Nuh unit arrested Rakesh red-handed while accepting ₹20,000 as a bribe. In this connection, FIR No. 36, dated August 27, 2026, was registered at the Police Station of the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Gurugram, under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A charge sheet has now been filed against Rakesh under Sections 7 and 13(1)(b), read with Section 13(2), of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita before the court of Sh. Rahul Bishnoi, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Nuh.
* *Legal Action in Corruption Cases Continues; ACB Appeals to Citizens to Report Bribe Demands Immediately*
The State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau continues to investigate corruption cases and take legal action in accordance with the law. Filing charge sheets in these three cases forms part of the legal proceedings initiated following the investigations. The Bureau aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the government system and take action against individuals involved in corruption in accordance with the law.
The ACB has appealed to the general public to immediately report any instance in which a government officer or employee demands a bribe in exchange for performing an official duty. Corruption-related complaints can be lodged through the toll-free helpline numbers *1064* and *1800-180-2022. Citizens can also register complaints through the *‘Nagrik Satark-Haryana’ mobile app** and share supporting evidence, including photographs, videos and audio recordings.
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