Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Malati Dehury, former Revenue Inspector (RI) of Kandarasingha Revenue Circle under Parjang Tahasil and later Panchupada Circle under Hindol Tahasil, Dhenkanal district, in a bribery case.
On July 28, 2026, the Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance, Dhenkanal sentenced Dehury to two years rigorous imprisonment and a fine after finding her guilty under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(d)/7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Dehury had been charge‑sheeted by Vigilance for demanding and accepting a bribe from a complainant to submit an enquiry report in a mutation case.
Officials confirmed that Vigilance will now move the competent authority for her dismissal from service following the conviction.
The case underscores Odisha Vigilance’s continued efforts to ensure accountability in public offices and strengthen public trust in administrative processes.
