Shiv Sena (UBT) Seeks Audit Of Panvel Ganesh Immersion Sites, Alleges Tender Works Missing At Several Locations
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) has sought an immediate audit of the arrangements made by the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) at 77 artificial and 27 natural water bodies designated for Ganesh idol immersion, alleging that several of the works specified in the tender were either inadequately executed or missing at the sites. Contract Payments To Be Withheld Leena Arjun Garad, Sena (UBT) group…
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded an urgent audit of the arrangements made by the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) at 104 designated water bodies for Ganesh idol immersion, alleging that several works specified in the tender are either incomplete or missing. Group leader and corporator Leena Arjun Garad has written to the PMC commissioner seeking an immediate audit, payment hold and departmental inquiry.
The PMC planned to create 77 artificial ponds and manage 27 natural water bodies for Ganesh idol immersion, with an estimated expenditure of Rs 5 crore to Rs 6 crore on the projects. Garad claims that upon inspection, the work carried out at many sites was far less than the tender specifications, indicating a potential shortfall in execution.
She has called for site-by-site verification, videography, formal inspection records and the blacklisting of contractors if discrepancies are found. Garad also urged for the recovery of public money if the audit proves inadequate work was performed. The allegations, yet to be verified, highlight the connection between the immersion arrangements and public safety, environmental concerns and religious sentiments.
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