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- The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested three persons, including a Senior Secretariat Assistant of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, while they were allegedly transacting a bribe of Rs 15 lakh in New Delhi on Wednesday.
- The arrests followed a case registered by the CBI on September 16 against an MCD inspector and others over alleged corruption in billboard, hoarding and LED display installations.
- The accused allegedly took bribes to permit billboards and hoardings even after the expiry of the tender period.
- The accused also allegedly allowed billboards beyond the sanctioned number in exchange for substantial illegal gratification.
- The arrests matter because they point to corruption in the permits that control outdoor advertising in the national capital.
What to watch next
- Court proceedings and any further arrests of the MCD inspector named in the September 16 case.
- Action by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi against the arrested official.
- Whether the investigation extends to other permits granted beyond the sanctioned number or expired tender period.
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