Chennai: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) launched a detailed inquiry into the suspected irregularities in the procurement of books for govt libraries in Tamil Nadu and inspected records at Anna Centenary Library in Kotturpuram and Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore.DVAC officials said that they would fix responsibility on the officials involved in the scam after the inquiry. A formal case would be registered after obtaining approval from the state govt.A DVAC team led by deputy superintendent of police Kandasamy inspected procurement documents relating to book purchases at Anna Centenary Library during the previous govt’s tenure. Officials scrutinised records and took documents for further examination. In Coimbatore, DVAC personnel examined financial transactions, accounts and procurement records at Periyar Arivulagam.The DVAC investigation will examine the procurement process, pricing, payments, publishers and possible diversion of public funds. Officials were also expected to establish the role of those involved in the alleged irregularities.
