DVAC
Coverage of DVAC in the Nexus archive.
- SC declines to interfere with HC relief to ex-DMK Minister E.V. Velu in Highways scam case
The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the High Court's relief granted to former DMK Minister E.V. Velu in a highways scam case. The FIR against Velu, government officials, and a contractor was registered by DVAC on June 24 based on a 2022 complaint by anti-corruption NGO Arappor Iyakkam.
- Tamil Nadu Government transfers DVAC chief A. Arun, appoints IG Mageshwari
Tamil Nadu Government transferred DVAC chief A. Arun, who was appointed on May 25, and appointed IG Mageshwari as his replacement. The transfer occurred within two months of Arun assuming charge.
- DVAC arrests seven govt. staff in one week; seizes over ₹22 lakh in surprise checks
Seven government employees were arrested across the State between July 4 and 10 for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes during official duties. The arrests were conducted by DVAC in surprise checks, resulting in the seizure of over ₹22 lakh.
- Madras High Court stays Look Out Circular issued against former DMK Minister E.V. Velu
Madras High Court has granted an interim stay of the Look Out Circular against E.V. Velu, requiring him to appear for an inquiry on July 15, 2026, after returning from Singapore on July 12, 2026.
- DMK seeks DVAC probe into alleged bid to poach its MLAs
DMK is requesting a DVAC investigation into an alleged attempt to poach its MLAs. The party seeks to address the issue through the committee's probe.
- Madras High Court stays DVAC Inspector’s suspension
The Madras High Court has stayed the suspension of a DVAC Inspector until July 9. Justice P.T. Asha issued the order after determining there was a prima facie case that the suspension was motivated.
- DVAC books former Highways Minister E.V. Velu in ‘corruption’ case; launches raids
DVAC has booked former Highways Minister E.V. Velu in a corruption case, alleging that significant payments were made to highways contractors despite no road work being completed. Raids are being conducted as part of the investigation.
- DVAC seizes ₹3.75 lakh unaccounted cash in Kallakurichi RTO
DVAC seized ₹3.75 lakh in unaccounted cash at Kallakurichi RTO. The operation targeted illegal financial activities.
- DVAC reopens corruption case against former Minister R. Vaithilingam
DVAC has reopened a corruption case against Minister R. Vaithilingam for an alleged offense during his tenure in Jayalalithaa’s Cabinet. The case was registered on September 19, 2024.
- DVAC files FIR over cash-for-jobs complaint in Municipal Administration Department during K.N. Nehru’s tenure
DVAC filed an FIR over a cash-for-jobs complaint in the Municipal Administration Department during K.N. Nehru’s tenure. The Madras High Court advised the agency not to precipitate the issue until the next hearing on June 23, 2026.