Corruption, bribery are enemies of development, says Lokayukta member V. Ramaraj
At a Palani college event, Lokayukta member V. Ramaraj warned that corruption and bribery undermine development, urged citizens to report offences and outlined the Lokayukta's role in probing complaints.
Palani — Speaking at an event at Palani Pandavar College titled ‘Know Lokayukta for clean administration’, Tamil Nadu Lokayukta member V. Ramaraj said corruption and bribery have become major impediments to the nation’s development.
He noted that revenues collected from citizens fund public welfare and services, but theft through corruption harms livelihoods and service delivery. He urged vigilance and stressed that complaints of corruption at various levels can be lodged with the Lokayukta.
Ramaraj also explained the Lokayukta’s mandate to inquire into complaints of bribery and corruption, and encouraged citizens to use the available channels to report wrongdoing.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai