The vigilance had registered a case against the CPM councillor under the Prevention of Corruption Act on Friday. The FIR was registered by Vigilance Special Investigation Unit-1.
Vijayan said land acquisition was necessary to ensure the timely implementation of development projects and that the land acquired in Kannur could be put to effective use.
A member of the Hosdurg area committee and area centre, Raghavan served as Kodiyeri’s additional private secretary during the latter’s tenure as home minister and deputy leader of the Opposition from ...
“The government had earlier clarified that it would take action only after a preliminary investigation. However, it changed its stand following the court order,” Govindan said.