THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Several irregularities were found during the lightning inspection conducted by vigilance in 140 Akshaya centres under the name of Operation E-Seva. Some Akshaya Centers were found to be charging exorbitant fees for services. The inspection which started at 11 am is continuing at night.

The investigation was based on intelligence that District Akshaya Project Officers were complicit in irregularities by taking bribes from Akshaya Center operators.

The investigators found that the order to provide a computer-generated receipt for fees was not complied with. No cash book is maintained. There is no register for the public to write complaints. Vigilance will also look into the complaint that some Akshaya operators are acting as middlemen for village officers, sub-registrars and motor vehicle officials.