CBI arrests Delhi sub-registrar, aide for ₹80,000 bribe in property case
Synopsis
The CBI caught a Delhi sub-registrar and his aide red-handed accepting ₹80,000 in a property document bribery case — the original demand was ₹1 lakh. On the same day, a PMGSY engineer in Shopian was also nabbed in a separate trap, underlining a coordinated single-day anti-corruption sweep by the agency.
Key Takeaways
Nand Kishore Meena , Sub-Registrar at Punjabi Bagh, Nangloi , and private individual Subhash Gandhi were arrested by the CBI on 18 July .
The accused were caught accepting a bribe of ₹80,000 to execute a property gift deed; the original demand was ₹1 lakh .
In a separate case, Liyakat Javed Sheikh , a PMGSY Assistant Engineer in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir , was arrested for demanding ₹30,000 (negotiated down from ₹50,000 ) related to PMGSY road construction compensation.
Both cases were registered and acted upon on the same day, reflecting a coordinated CBI anti-corruption operation.
Citizens can report bribery at CBI ACB Delhi or call 011-24367887 / 9650394847 .
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday, 18 July arrested Nand Kishore Meena, Sub-Registrar at the Punjabi Bagh, Nangloi office of the Delhi government's revenue department, along with a private individual, Subhash Gandhi, after catching them red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹80,000 to process property documents. The arrests followed a formal complaint and a CBI trap operation, officials confirmed.
How the Trap Was Laid
The CBI registered the case on Friday on the basis of a complaint alleging that Meena had demanded ₹1 lakh from the complainant to execute a gift deed for a property. Investigators conducted a trap operation and caught both the accused — the sub-registrar and the private person — at the moment of demanding and accepting the negotiated amount of ₹80,000, according to an official statement.
Separate CBI Action in Jammu and Kashmir
In a concurrent development, the CBI also arrested Liyakat Javed Sheikh, an Assistant Engineer with the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, in a separate trap operation. Sheikh had allegedly sought an illegal payment from a resident in exchange for processing and facilitating the release of compensation for damage caused to the complainant's house during a PMGSY road construction project. The initial demand was reportedly ₹50,000, which was subsequently negotiated down to ₹30,000 during CBI's verification process, according to the agency's statement.
CBI's Stance on Corruption
The CBI stated that its firm action against corrupt public servants reflects its commitment to eliminating corruption from public office. This comes amid a broader pattern of the agency conducting trap operations targeting officials across departments and states. Both cases were registered and acted upon on the same day, signalling a coordinated anti-corruption push.
How to Report Bribery
The CBI has urged citizens who encounter bribery demands from public officials to come forward with complaints. Reports can be filed at the Office of CBI, ACB, Delhi, 1st Floor, CBI Building, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, or by calling 011-24367887 or mobile number 9650394847.
Point of View
One in a PMGSY project in Shopian — are a reminder that petty corruption in land records and public works remains stubbornly entrenched. The Delhi case is particularly telling: a sub-registrar who handles property documentation daily is structurally positioned to extract rents, and the gap between the ₹1 lakh demand and the ₹80,000 accepted suggests routine negotiation, not an aberration. The CBI's public hotline appeal is well-intentioned, but systemic deterrence requires more than trap operations — it requires digitisation of the gift deed and property registration process to reduce discretionary human touchpoints entirely.
NationPress
18 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested by the CBI in the Delhi bribery case?
The CBI arrested Nand Kishore Meena , Sub-Registrar at the Punjabi Bagh, Nangloi office of Delhi's revenue department, along with a private individual named Subhash Gandhi . They were caught accepting a bribe of ₹80,000 to prepare property documents, specifically a gift deed.
What was the original bribe demand in the Delhi property case?
The sub-registrar had initially demanded ₹1 lakh from the complainant to execute a gift deed for a property. The amount was subsequently negotiated to ₹80,000 , at which point the CBI trap was sprung.
What is the Jammu and Kashmir case the CBI also acted on?
The CBI arrested Liyakat Javed Sheikh , a PMGSY Assistant Engineer from Shopian, for allegedly demanding an illegal payment to facilitate compensation related to house damage caused by a road construction project. The demand had been negotiated from ₹50,000 to ₹30,000 during CBI's verification.
How can citizens report bribery demands to the CBI?
Citizens can visit the CBI ACB office at CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi , or call 011-24367887 or mobile number 9650394847 to lodge a complaint or share information about bribery by public officials.
Why are sub-registrars frequently targeted in bribery cases?
Sub-registrars oversee the registration of property documents including sale deeds, gift deeds, and lease agreements, giving them significant discretionary power over timelines and approvals. This structural position makes them a recurring target in anti-corruption operations, particularly in urban land markets like Delhi.
