DVAC launches probe into book purchase ‘irregularities’ at Tamil Nadu’s Periyar Arivulagam, Anna Centenary Library

Tamil Nadu library book scam: DVAC launches probe, inspects records

The investigation follows allegations of manipulated purchases, suspicious publishers and AI-generated books, with officials examining records from the previous regime

DVAC launches probe into book purchase ‘irregularities’ at Tamil Nadu’s Periyar Arivulagam, Anna Centenary Library

The issue was flagged by award-winning Tamil writer Perumal Murugan who visited the library in Coimbatore recently and pointed to issues relating to price, quality and authenticity of content in some books.

Two Years After Madras High Court Flagged ‘Book Procurement Scam’, Contempt Petition Alleges TN Govt Ignored Court Directions

The irregularities in the procurement of books for Tamil Nadu’s public libraries have returned to the Madras High Court, with a contempt of court petition filed before its Madurai Bench accusing the authorities of disobeying a set of directions issued by the court in June 2024 to ensure transparency in book procurement. A contempt of […]

AI-generated books, fake authors, inflated prices: DVAC probes Tamil Nadu library procurement scam

The directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption is investigating alleged irregularities in government library book procurement. Complaints from the school education minister cited financial misconduct during the previous administration. Quality concerns arose after writer Perumal Murugan questioned the authenticity of purchased books. The investigation will assess the procurement process and potential misuse of public funds. A formal case will …

BJP’s Nainar Nagendran alleges AI book scam, questions TN government

BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran alleged corruption in AI-written book sales and questioned the TVK government’s response in Tiruchirappalli.

State freezes library book purchase - News Today

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an immediate halt to all ongoing library book procurements across the state, while the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) carried out an inspection at the Anna The post State freezes library book purchase appeared first on News Today | First with the news.