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Electricity Department Officials Suspended Over Transformer Scam

Published Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Updated May 22

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Two senior officials, V. Kasi and P. Chandrasekaran, from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Department and TNGECL respectively, were suspended on Thursday. Their suspensions are linked to an alleged transformer scam, raising concerns about government accountability, transparency, and procurement process discrepancies within public sector operations.

What We Know — Key Points

  • V. Kasi, Chief Financial Officer (Revenue), and P. Chandrasekaran, Chief Engineer of Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL), were suspended on Thursday.
  • The suspensions are related to a transformer scam, highlighting issues of government accountability and transparency in public sector operations.
  • The case also highlights the need to address discrepancies in procurement processes.

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    The Hindu emphasizes government accountability and transparency in public sector operations, highlighting the need to address discrepancies in procurement processes.

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