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30 July 2026

Corruption investigation into TASMAC and V. Senthilbalaji

While the specific corruption case is a matter of state-level politics, it serves as a practical case study for illustrating challenges in public fund utilization, transparency, and probity in governance for GS4 and GS2 answers.

1 min read Day 2 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has initiated a probe into alleged irregularities within the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
  • Allegations include manipulation of bar and transport tenders, cartelisation, and revenue loss between 2021 and 2025.
  • Specific charges involve the violation of tender norms for bar licensing in multiple districts, including Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Namakkal, Karur, and the Nilgiris.
  • Financial irregularities cited include the operation of 284 unlicensed bars, resulting in a reported revenue loss of over ₹32.81 crore in three districts during 2022-23.
  • Transport contract irregularities involve the alleged misuse of earnest money deposits and demand drafts to favor specific transporters.
  • The DVAC alleges that distillery and bottle supply firms used inflated invoices to generate funds for kickbacks to secure supply orders.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 4 in TASMAC regulatory and corruption investigations, which has been running since 28 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of state-level vigilance agencies in ensuring transparency and accountability in the functioning of state-owned public sector undertakings. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. Public procurement processes are susceptible to systemic corruption through cartelisation and tender manipulation. Discuss the institutional mechanisms required to strengthen transparency in government contracting and minimize revenue leakages in state-run corporations. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for investigating corruption cases involving public servants at the state level in India?

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