Vigilance case registered over alleged irregularities in KINFRA land acquisition in Kannur
VACB alleges compensation was sanctioned for land held without valid documents and land tax was accepted for property already acquired by the government
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has registered a case against officials involved in the alleged irregularities in the acquisition of land for the KINFRA Industrial Park in Kannur, India. The case was registered on September 26, 2026, by the Kannur unit of the VACB against four individuals who served at the special tahsildar's office in Mattanur, responsible for land acquisition in nearby villages.
The alleged irregularities include receiving compensation for land with invalid legal documents, accepting land tax from private individuals for already acquired government land, and issuing possession certificates to these individuals. This led to ineligible private individuals claiming rights over the land, causing significant financial loss to the government.
The VACB's investigation follows a complaint filed in November 2025 by Manoj Moorkoth and a surprise inspection prompted by a Kerala High Court order. The case has been registered by Babu Peringeth, the Kannur Vigilance Deputy Superintendent of Police, with Inspector Bavish B.S. as the investigating officer. P. Balakrishnan Nair, the Superintendent of Police (Vigilance - North Range), Kozhikode, will oversee the investigation.
The VACB has pledged to intensify its efforts to combat corruption and irregularities in government offices as part of the State government's Operation Zero project. The public is encouraged to report any corruption-related information through the VACB's toll-free number 1064.
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