A post about a Motor Vehicle Inspector with a monthly salary of nearly Rs 50,000 has stirred strong reactions online after details about his alleged wealth were shared publicly. From a luxury home to owning
multiple plots, the scale of assets has left many questioning how such fortunes are built.
The Inspector is said to own 44 plots, live in a 3,300 sq ft home and holds Rs 1 crore in cash along with 250 grams of gold.
‘Is This Why Government Jobs Are In Demand?’
The post, which was originally shared on X was reshared by risk consultant Parth Sanghvi on LinkedIn.
Along with the post, he questioned, “Is this why government jobs remain in demand in India? A Motor Vehicle Inspector with a monthly salary of Rs 50,000…Owns 44 plots in the city, Lives in a 3,300 sq ft luxury home, Holds 250 gm of gold and Rs 1 crore in cash.”
He added that this isn’t about one individual alone, adding, “It’s about the entire system and the citizens who keep it running by paying bribes to ‘get things done.’”
“If this is the wealth of a mid-level inspector, what do you think the seniors are sitting on? The salary is for showing up. The real money comes from the system citizens fuel every day. Babus ka zamana hai. And those who don’t play the game? They pay the price,” Parth concluded.
‘A Sad Reality’
The post gained significant traction online, sparking varied reactions that highlighted concerns about how corruption often goes unchecked.
One user commented, “It’s less about one individual and more about how some parts of the system can be misused. Of course, not every officer is the same, many serve with integrity. But this does raise important questions about transparency and the need for stronger checks.”
Another said, “The deeply rooted corruption is slowly eating and weakening India’s true potential. We need something strict!!!”
“The problem isn’t just corruption, it’s how normal it has become!!” someone else noted.
“When unofficial perks outweigh the paycheck, it’s clear the system rewards the wrong incentives. But the deeper issue—have citizens normalized corruption as a ‘service charge’ just to survive bureaucracy?” a person questioned.
“We work hard and pay our taxes, only for that money to fuel the corruption. It’s a sad reality that’s pushing many of India’s best and brightest to seek opportunities elsewhere,” read another comment.
Another Example From 2023
In another such case from 2023, a clerk working under the civil surgeon’s office in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, came under the scanner of the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB). Despite drawing a monthly salary of Rs 75,000, the clerk was found in possession of assets that far exceeded his known income.
According to officials, during raids investigators uncovered five land deeds valued at Rs 90.6 lakh and nine vehicles. The total worth of his disproportionate assets was estimated to be Rs 2.13 crore that raised serious questions about how such wealth was acquired in a government role with a fixed income.
