DVAC begins detailed probe into library books procurement ‘scam’

Published 11 Nov 2026, 07:24 IST

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The controversy caused a furore in Tamil Nadu, as the case heads into a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption inquiry, court intervention and the scope of investigations has now explanded to include inventories in several other libraries

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CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption ( DVAC ) has launched a detailed enquiry (DE) into alleged irregularities in the procurement of books for government libraries in Tamil Nadu, with a team of officials inspected procurement records at the Anna Centenary Library in Kotturpuram…

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CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption ( DVAC ) has launched a detailed enquiry (DE) into alleged irregularities in the procurement of books for government libraries in Tamil Nadu, with a team of officials inspected procurement records at the Anna Centenary Library in Kotturpuram…

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DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group Current article 11 Nov 2026, 07:24 IST

DVAC begins detailed probe into library books procurement ‘scam’

CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption ( DVAC ) has launched a detailed enquiry (DE) into alleged irregularities in the procurement of books for government libraries in Tamil Nadu, with a team of officials inspected procurement records at the Anna Centenary Library in Kotturpuram…

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 08:25 IST

Library book purchase scam: Madras HC directs DVAC to register FIR

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 14:41 IST

The controversy surrounding procurement of books for Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore | Explained

The controversy caused a furore in Tamil Nadu, as the case heads into a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption inquiry, court intervention and the scope of investigations has now explanded to include inventories in several other libraries

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