MLA Basavaraj Mattimud Conducts Surprise Inspection at Shahabad Municipal Office Over Corruption Allegations

Kalaburagi Rural MLA Basavaraj Mattimud conducted a surprise inspection at the Shahabad City Municipal Council (Shahabad Nagar Sabha) office in Shahabad taluk following widespread allegations of administrative corruption and financial irregularities. During the unexpected visit, the lawmaker scrutinized official records and confronted municipal staff over suspicious administrative transactions. The inspection brought to light serious anomalies, most notably the approval and issuance of 70 property Khata and Mutation records in a single day. Questioning how such a massive volume of property documentation could be processed within hours without standard site verification, the MLA alleged that corrupt practices were at play. Additionally, the MLA highlighted irregularities in municipal financial records, pointing to fraudulent billing related to the repair and maintenance of municipal vehicles. Confronting senior municipal officials, MLA Mattimud demanded an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the irregular property conversions and fake billing practices. He warned that strict legal and departmental action would be initiated against any officer or employee found guilty of official misconduct. For residents of Shahabad, the unearthing of irregularities at the local municipal office highlights ongoing governance challenges in the taluk. Local civic activists and citizens have long complained about administrative delays for routine approvals while alleged backdoor clearances took precedence. The surprise inspection has spurred calls for greater transparency, time-bound service delivery, and strict oversight in the administration of Shahabad town.