<h1>Ex-commissioner accused of taking over Rs 169 crore in bribes to enable 41 illegal buildings on sewage land</h1> A chargesheet alleges a former municipal commissioner was the key facilitator of widespread illegal construction, receiving over Rs 169 crore in bribes while enabling 41 unauthorised buildings on land reserved for sewage treatment and dumping, and protecting unlawful developments in return for payments. The enforcement agency says a network led by local developers, leveraging political clout and collusion with civic officials including a town planner, fabricated approvals, sold units to buyers despite knowing projects were unauthorised, and concealed proceeds via purchases of jewellery and real estate. Eighteen entities are charged under the anti-money-laundering law and four suspects remain in judicial custody.