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Vigilance Inquiry Launched Against Former Kannur Official Over ₹12-Crore Contract

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The Kerala government ordered a vigilance inquiry against P.P. Divya, former Kannur district panchayat president and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader, on October 23, 2026. The probe examines allegations that a ₹12-crore contract for modular toilet construction was awarded to a private firm without an open tender process. The inquiry follows a complaint filed by the Kerala Students Union vice president, Mohammed Shammas, and will also investigate former District Panchayat Secretary Abdul Latheef.

From thehindu.com, prokerala.com

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The investigation centers on alleged irregularities in public procurement, specifically the bypassing of competitive bidding for a large government contract. The probe, sanctioned under Section 17(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, could trigger a broader investigation by the Enforcement Directorate if a First Information Report is registered.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • KannurLocation where the anti-corruption inquiry was sanctioned.
  • Communist Party of IndiaPolitical party of P.P. Divya, whose leader is under investigation.
  • KeralaState where the government ordered the vigilance inquiry.

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  1. Anti-corruption inquiry sanctioned in Kannur; need for preliminary inquiry reiterated.1 source
  2. Kerala government orders vigilance inquiry against Divya in Kannur.1 source

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