Allegations of malpractice and extortion by retired employees in RTO offices; complaint filed with Transport Department Secretary

Allegations have surfaced regarding increased malpractice by brokers in the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the city. A complaint was filed with the Karnataka Drivers Union, Transport Department Secretary, alleging that RTO officials are improperly re-employing retired staff to collect bribes and weekly fees. The union alleges that retired Class D employees and other staff are being unauthorizedly utilized in RTO offices, with them being provided facilities like tables and cabins. The union demands an investigation and action against officials who allow such activities, demanding the removal of unauthorized retired employees and action against the officers who permitted these activities.