DVAC books K.N. Nehru, associates over alleged ₹1,020-crore tender irregularities
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption has filed a case against former minister K.N. Nehru and several associates regarding alleged irregularities in government tenders worth ₹1,020 crore. The investigation follows an Enforcement Directorate report suggesting a nexus between officials and contractors to collect illegal kickbacks.
Why it matters
This case represents a significant corruption investigation involving high-level political figures and public infrastructure funds.
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered a case against former Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru, his brothers, former MLAs S. Sudarshanam and J. J. Ebenezer, and other associates, contractors and government officials for the alleged manipulation of government tenders and collection of illegal gratification in contracts awarded by the Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply Departments between 2021 and 2025.
The FIR, registered as DVAC Headquarters Crime No.7 of 2026 on September 4, names 13 accused, including Mr. Nehru, his brothers K.N. Manivannan and N. Ravichandran, close associate Kavi Prasad, two representatives of TVH Group, three former municipal administration officials, staff of C.T. Constructions, and contractor K. Sathish Kumar. Unknown officials, contractors, and private persons have also been named.
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