ACB detects ₹1.18 crore loss to Guntur civic body over tender irregularities
ACB DSP says preliminary scrutiny of 152 works has revealed irregularities; further verification of records is under way
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has uncovered evidence pointing to a financial loss of ₹1.18 crore for the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC). This revelation came to light after the ACB concluded a two-day search operation at the municipal body's premises. The agency initially examined 156 works for potential tender irregularities, but after eliminating duplicate entries, they narrowed down the scope to 152 works.
Preliminary checks unveiled that these works had resulted in a loss of ₹1.18 crore, according to ACB Guntur DSP T.V.V. Pratap Kumar. Kumar further clarified that this figure is a preliminary estimate, contingent on works that have already been completed, as pending dues in several contracts could potentially inflate the financial loss.
The investigation is ongoing, with physical search operations completed and records seized or collected for detailed examination at the ACB office. Some tender-related documents were missing from the GMC's records, which hindered the verification process. The ACB is committed to conducting a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities in the awarding of municipal works.
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