Viththala Rawal, the Office Superintendent of the Savadatti District Education Officer’s office, was arrested by Lokayukta police on Wednesday for demanding a ₹5,000 bribe to process the encashment of 300 days’ earned leave for a retired headmaster. The incident occurred in Savadatti, where the official allegedly sought the illicit payment to complete the legal financial settlement for the former educator.
Sree Shail Basappa Betad, a resident of Padakipuram Nagar in Savadatti town, had applied for the encashment of his 300 days of earned leave following his retirement. According to the complaint, Viththala Rawal demanded ₹5,000 as a bribe to facilitate this process. Sree Shail Betad filed a formal complaint with the Lokayukta Police Station on August 27.
Acting on the complaint, a team of officers conducted an operation under the guidance of Lokayukta Police Superintendent Prashant Desai. The Lokayukta stated that Viththala Rawal was apprehended with the bribe money in hand while receiving the funds.
