Hyderabad, 21 September
Bandlaguda RTO Officials Suspended After Corruption Video Surfaces
The Telangana Transport Department has taken disciplinary action against officials at the Bandlaguda South Zone Regional Transport Office (RTO) following the circulation of a video that allegedly showed cash being handled inside the government office.
Transport Constable Arun has been placed under suspension, while Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) Bheem Singh and Regional Transport Officer (RTO) L. Ramchander have been relieved of their operational duties and attached to the Transport Department headquarters.
The action follows the circulation of the video on social media platforms and local news channels, which reportedly raised allegations of an unauthorised cash-collection system operating at the RTO. Bandlaguda RTO Officials Suspended After Corruption Video Surfaces
Video triggers action at Bandlaguda RTO
The issue reportedly came to light over the weekend after a secretly recorded video surfaced showing Transport Constable Arun inside the licence-issuance section of the Bandlaguda RTO while counting bundles of currency notes. Bandlaguda RTO Officials Suspended After Corruption Video Surfaces
The footage subsequently drew public attention, with several motorists and applicants reportedly raising complaints about the functioning of services at the office.
The allegations included claims that routine services were being delayed and that applicants were being encouraged to approach private agents to get their work processed.
These allegations are subject to the departmental investigation.
ACB conducts inspection
Following the developments, teams from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) reportedly conducted a surprise inspection at the RTO premises to examine the allegations and determine the circumstances surrounding the cash found at the office.
A departmental inquiry has also been ordered to establish the source of the money and determine whether any officials were involved in unauthorised activities.
Supervisory officials attached to headquarters
As part of the disciplinary action, Transport Constable Arun was suspended pending a detailed departmental inquiry. Bandlaguda RTO Officials Suspended After Corruption Video Surfaces
MVI Bheem Singh and RTO L. Ramchander have been removed from their operational responsibilities at the South Zone facility and attached to the Transport Department headquarters.
The action against the supervisory officials is linked to alleged lapses in monitoring and preventing the operation of unauthorised agents within the RTO premises.
The departmental inquiry will determine individual responsibility and whether further action is warranted.
Transport Department warns RTOs against private agents
The Transport Department has reiterated its instructions to RTOs across Telangana to prevent unauthorised private brokers and agents from operating inside government office premises.
Officials have reportedly been warned that RTO authorities could be held responsible if unauthorised individuals are found operating within their offices.
The department has also stated that officials found colluding with unauthorised agents or deliberately delaying public services could face disciplinary action and, where applicable, criminal proceedings.
The latest action comes amid efforts by the department to strengthen transparency and ensure that citizens can access transport-related government services without relying on unauthorised intermediaries.