Lokayukta Justice BS Patil (centre) during an inspection.
Credit: Lokayukta
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted surprise inspections at the Department of Legal Metrology offices in Bengaluru and surrounding areas on Monday, following complaints of nepotism, favouritism, and corruption.
A total of 40 teams began inspections at 1 pm.
Lokayukta Justice B S Patil, along with Upa Lokayuktas K N Phaneendra and Justice B Veerappa, led the teams.
While 34 teams inspected the offices across Bengaluru, six teams focused on offices in Hoskote, Doddaballapur, and Devanahalli.
“The inspections were initiated based on a discreet investigation after complaints were received. A suo motu case was registered against the officials concerned,” Justice Patil said during a media briefing.
During the inspection, officials found some offices in Bengaluru locked, with no staff present. Justice Patil confirmed that the absent officials would be summoned for an explanation.