The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Chhattisgarh have issued a notice to Congress MLA Devendra Yadav in connection with a corruption case registered in 2024. The Bhilai Nagar MLA has been directed to appear before a Special Court in Raipur on October 5, 2026.According to reports, the notice relates to Crime No. 3/2024 and the ongoing investigation into the Chhattisgarh coal levy case. The agencies have mentioned provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act along with several sections of the Indian Penal Code in the case.Key HighlightsCongress MLA Devendra Yadav has received an EOW-ACB noticeHe has been asked to appear before the Special Court on October 5The case was registered in 2024The matter is linked to the Chhattisgarh coal levy investigationThe notice cites provisions under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPCDevendra Yadav Summoned by EOW-ACBThe notice issued by the Chhattisgarh EOW-ACB directs Devendra Yadav to appear before the Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act in Raipur. Reports say the notice was issued on September 30 and specifies an appearance on October 5 at 10:30 am.Yadav represents the Bhilai Nagar Assembly constituency and is a Congress legislator. The latest notice is part of proceedings related to Crime No. 3/2024.Sections Mentioned in the CaseThe EOW-ACB notice reportedly refers to Sections 7, 7A and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018. It also mentions IPC Sections 420, 120-B, 384, 467, 468 and 471, covering allegations including cheating, criminal conspiracy, extortion and forgery-related offences.The agency is reportedly proceeding toward presenting a chargesheet before the Special Court following the investigation.What Happens Next?Devendra Yadav has been asked to appear before the Special Court on October 5. The summons is a development in an ongoing legal proceeding, and the allegations mentioned in the case remain subject to judicial proceedings.
