Shadowy Assessments Under Scrutiny at Saroornagar
High-level officials allegedly use digital credentials for rapid illegal assessments; questions raised over ‘selective’ suspensions of junior staff.
LB Nagar:
The Municipal Revenue Department in the Saroornagar Circle has come under intense scrutiny following allegations of a high-tech “digital robbery” that has reportedly drained the public exchequer of crores in potential revenue. While ordinary citizens struggle for months to secure a new house number or property tax assessment, a “shadow syndicate” is allegedly bypassing all protocols to complete these tasks within an hour using the official digital credentials of high-ranking officers.
The ‘Lightning’ Assessment:
The controversy centers on a specific property assessment in Mansoorabad (House No: 3-8-439/1, PTIN: 1050315474). In a move that has stunned administrative observers, the entire assessment process—which typically undergoes multiple levels of verification—was completed in record time.
Forensic and Logical Discrepancies:
The One-Hour Window: Investigative leads suggest the assessment was finalized within a mere 60 minutes.
Digital Footprints: The process was allegedly executed using the personal logins and digital signatures of Deputy Commissioner Bonagiri Srinivas and Assistant Municipal Commissioner (AMC) Srinivas Rao.
IP Address Trace: Despite clear scientific evidence, including IP Address logs and Time Stamps that pinpoint exactly when and from where these logins occurred, top brass have reportedly remained tight-lipped.
Administrative ‘Ignorance’ or Complicity?
When confronted with the fact that their official credentials were used for these “express” illegalities, the concerned officials have reportedly pleaded ignorance, claiming they were unaware of how their passwords were accessed.
However, this defense has raised more questions than it answers. “If senior officials claim their secure passwords were compromised, why has there been no police complaint or an IT forensics probe in the last two months?” asked a local resident. Critics argue that if officers cannot secure their own digital identities, they are fundamentally unfit for administrative roles involving public funds.
Selective Justice: Scapegoating Junior Staff?
The recent suspension of Bill Collector Sai Kiran by Zonal Commissioner Hemant Keshav Patil has sparked an outcry. While the Bill Collector was suspended for “negligence” in tax collection and failure to serve notices, many see this as a diversionary tactic.
”Systemic reform cannot be achieved by punishing the ‘small fish’ while shielding the ‘whales’ who control the digital gateways,” a source within the department noted.
Calls for a Comprehensive Probe:
There are growing demands for a high-level inquiry that goes beyond superficial suspensions. Residents and activists are calling for:
1.Digital Audit: A thorough verification of login IP addresses to identify the physical location of the devices used.
2.Vigilance Intervention: An explanation for the perceived inaction of the Vigilance Department despite blatant evidence of revenue loss.
3.Accountability: Departmental action against the primary “architects” of the scam—those holding the administrative keys—rather than just the field-level staff.
Unless a transparent, evidence-based investigation is conducted, the “Digital Login” scam at Saroornagar threatens to confirm fears of a deep-seated nexus between municipal officials and private syndicates.
