Bengaluru: A major salary fraud running into several lakhs has been formally reported to the police, with the Joint Commissioner–Zone 2 of the newly formed Bengaluru Central City Corporation filing an FIR alleging systematic misuse of BBMP funds by revenue officials prior to the transition into the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
The FIR, filed by Hemanth Sharan J, states that he has been serving as Joint Commissioner (and In-Charge Deputy Commissioner–Administration) since October 2025, following the State Government’s order (No. NAi 170 BBS 2025, dated 19/07/2025) that brought the Central City Corporation into effect from September 2, 2025.
According to the FIR, the alleged misappropriation pertains to financial transactions carried out when the old BBMP structure was still in place—including salary and allowance payments processed through the Accounts and DDO systems of the Chickpet Revenue Division.
DCF Report Flags Massive Irregularities
A detailed report submitted on 29 November 2025 by Deputy Controller of Finance (DCF) Vijayalakshmi K.T. allegedly revealed that a revenue employee, Anandamurthy A (FDS, ID No. 02816), currently working on OOD basis at the Bommanahalli Zonal Office, was paid far beyond the authorised salary.
- For November 2025, Anandamurthy was eligible for: ₹73,905
- But the DDO allegedly approved and forwarded a bill of ₹10,19,538
- This included unauthorised allowances amounting to ₹9,46,443
The DCF’s total estimate of misappropriated amounts involving Anandamurthy—spanning multiple periods—is ₹61,49,972.
Past Recoveries Also Under Scrutiny
The FIR notes:
- Anandamurthy earlier repaid ₹57,91,176 to the BBMP fund as per an order dated 24/04/2025, along with 2% interest.
- Another order dated 29/08/2025 indicates he had repaid ₹52,41,810 with interest in 15 instalments.
Despite these recoveries, the latest DCF report suggests fresh fraudulent billing continued, leading to additional illegal payments.
Allegations Against DDO and Connected Staff
The FIR alleges:
- The DDO of Chickpet Division (DDO No. 618) failed to verify salary and allowance bills and instead repeatedly approved inflated amounts.
- These bills were forwarded to the DCF for payment, causing “intentional financial loss to the Corporation.”
- The manipulation allegedly took place during the critical transition period when BBMP divisions were being absorbed into the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
‘Clear Case of Misappropriation’: JC’s Complaint
Based on the reports and financial documents, the Joint Commissioner has requested legal action against:
- Anandamurthy A
- Other associated officers/staff involved in salary processing
- Any officials who certified, forwarded, or approved inflated bills
The complaint states that payments were “intentionally inflated in violation of rules,” causing measurable loss to public funds.
Police Initiate Action
A case has been registered at Ashoknagar Police Station under the appropriate sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Further investigation is underway to determine:
- The total financial loss
- The chain of internal approvals
- Whether other officials were complicit
- Whether similar fraudulent payments occurred in other divisions during BBMP–GBA transition
BBMP–GBA ಬದಲಾವಣೆಯ ನಡುವೆ ಲಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ವೇತನ ವಂಚನೆ ಬಯಲು: ₹61.49 ಲಕ್ಷ ದುರುಪಯೋಗ ಆರೋಪಕ್ಕೆ FIR
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