Tamil Nadu’s Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjun has launched a campaign against corruption during the tenure of previous governments. He has appealed to the victims and defrauded contractors to complain directly. The government has promised to keep the identity confidential and provide legal help.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [भारत]July 2 (ANI): In a major crackdown on institutional corruption, Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjun, issued an important official announcement on Wednesday. In this, people who were victims of corruption under the previous governments have been invited to come forward and lodge complaints directly. According to the official letter dated July 1, 2026, issued from the secretariat in Chennai, the minister reiterated his commitment to deliver an honest, transparent and people-centric government. At the same time, he also pledged to actively correct the illegal actions of previous governments.
What were the allegations of corruption?
This official notice highlights the systemic corruption that had previously plagued the Public Works and Highways Department. According to the document, previous administrations systematically violated rules and paid bribes in public infrastructure projects. It is alleged that persons previously in power, in connivance with their family members and close associates, extorted huge amounts of money from contractors by promising them public works contracts. After taking the money, these powerful people did not allocate projects as promised, leaving many contractors duped and financially ruined.
How and where to complain?
Minister Aadhav Arjun said that his office is already receiving a large number of complaints regarding these past irregularities. To ensure justice, the Ministry has set up direct channels for affected individuals and defrauded contractors to lodge their complaints securely. Aggrieved parties can lodge their complaints directly with the Minister, at the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), or electronically at the dedicated email address: [email protected]. The Minister assured citizens that the identity and details of all complainants will be kept strictly confidential and the government will provide necessary legal protection.
Promise of complete transparency in future
Additionally, the administration has also promised to initiate immediate legal proceedings to help victims recover money lost in past corrupt practices. Looking to the future, the declaration strongly states that there will be no room for such irregularities in the development of the state’s infrastructure. Going forward, all public works and highway contracts will be handled with complete honesty, accountability and complete transparency. (ANI)
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