Periyar Library Book Scam: High Court Orders Police Case, Freezes Publisher's Bank Account

A police case should be lodged immediately into the alleged irregularities in the procurement of books for public libraries in Tamil Nadu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court told the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption on Tuesday.

The court has also ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Agal Vilakku Publications, its proprietor Mohan and others involved in the alleged scam.The directions came during the hearing of a contempt petition that alleged that the authorities have failed to comply with an earlier court order on transparent procurement of books for public libraries.The Bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and MD Sumathi directed the government to initiate disciplinary action, including suspension of officials involved.