ACB launches probe into ‘tender irregularities’ at Guntur Municipal Corporation
Bureau identifies discrepancies between tender percentages on the e-procurement platform and those entered in work orders, payments allegedly released on the basis of manipulated percentages, causing financial loss to the civic body
The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) initiated an investigation on Monday (August 24, 2026) into alleged "tender irregularities" at the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC), following a private complaint. The probe focuses on the tendering process for 156 works awarded between the 2017-18 and 2024-25 financial years. ACB officials found discrepancies between the tender percentages on the e-procurement platform and those entered in work orders, suggesting manipulated percentages that resulted in financial losses for the civic body.
The works involve CC roads, drainage channels, water pipelines, and civil contracts. Contractors allegedly secured works without participating in the prescribed tender process and reduced percentages significantly, leading to a substantial difference in contract values. The ACB is also investigating the use of contractor syndicates, local political influence, and benami contractors.
Investigators are reviewing the entire documentation process, from tender initiation to payments, comparing current files with previous ones to identify any alterations or inconsistencies. The inquiry involves multiple GMC officials, including junior technical officers, head draftsmen, executive engineers, and superintending engineers.
The searches are being conducted by ACB Guntur Range DSP T.V.V. Pratap Kumar and his team, with current Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok also reviewing the files and seeking action from the State government.
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