NationalSaturday, 13 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Lokayukta-style corruption case against Vaithilingam: DVAC seeks withdrawal of closure report
The DVAC has sought court permission to withdraw its report that had closed the corruption case against Vaithilingam, with the next hearing fixed for June 29, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the Tamil Nadu DVAC moved the Chennai Principal Sessions Court seeking permission to withdraw its report that had closed the corruption case against former minister and DMK MLA Vaithilingam, and the matter was adjourned to June 29.
Key specifics
- The alleged bribe amount mentioned in the complaint is ₹28 crore.
- The complaint was filed in 2022 by Arappor Iyakkam.
- The DVAC registered the case in 2024 against Vaithilingam.
- The case concerns a housing project permit in Perungudi/Perungalthur, Chennai area as stated in the report.
- The next hearing date fixed by the court is June 29, 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: Anti-corruption and court procedure. Key facts: ₹28 crore allegation, 2022 complaint, 2024 case registration, Chennai Principal Sessions Court, June 29 hearing. TNPSC one-liner: The case shows how corruption complaints, DVAC action and court scrutiny proceed in stages.