Rajasthan: Medical College officer arrested for taking Rs 50000 bribe to clear oxygen cylinder bills
Advertisement
Jaipur: The Chief Accountant Officer of Bikaner's Sadar Patel Medical College has been placed under arrest by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50000 for clearing the bills of a private company that provided oxygen cylinders during the second COVID wave.
The owner of Jagdamba Industries and his company supplied oxygen cylinders worth Rs 64 lakh to the facility but instead of clearing the bills immediately, the chief accountant officer allegedly demanded 1% of the total bill as commission from him.
He moved a compliant with the ABC, following which the officials conducted a raid at the officer's residence and seized Rs. 32 lakh cash along with gold and silver ornaments and documents indicating fixed deposits and policies worth Rs. 48 Lakhs.
Times of India reports that after supplying oxygen cylinders worth Rs 64 lakh when the complainant approached the medical officer for his payment, he allegedly demanded 1% commission in lieu of clearing the bill. The accused demanded almost Rs 65,000 from the complainant. "Thus for the payment of the bills, the accused was a demanding commission," said Bajrang Singh, additional SP, ACB.
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.