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CBI books transport official, aide for demanding bribe in vehicle registration
The Central Bureau of Investigation booked a transport official (Inspector B Pawar) and his aide (M Kokani) in a bribery case related to vehicle registration at the Silvassa RTO. The complaint from a Mumbai-based transporter alleged a 1% bribe of the purchase price (₹11.95 lakh). Verifications were conducted, and a case was registered after the bribe demand was corroborated.
Why It Matters
The case highlights anti-corruption efforts in public service and checks on bribery in vehicle registration processes.
Timeline
2 Events
April 9, 2026: CBI verification and case registration
April 9, 2026
After the transporter alerted the CBI, officials discreetly verified the allegations on April 9 in the presence of independent witnesses. During verification, Kokani allegedly confirmed Pawar’s bribe demand to process the registration at the Silvassa RTO, and it was noted that Kokani agreed to accept ₹10,000 after negotiation. Based on this, the CBI registered a case against the duo under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Corruption Act for bribing a public servant and improperly influencing a public servant.
April 1, 2026: Bribe demand alleged during vehicle registration negotiation
April 1, 2026
The transporter alleged that Inspector B Pawar solicited a bribe when the complainant approached him to register a newly acquired vehicle. Pawar instructed the complainant to meet his aide, M Kokani, who allegedly reiterated the bribe demand on Pawar’s behalf. The alleged bribe was described as 1% of the vehicle’s purchase price (₹11.95 lakh).