UDF files graft plaint over Koz town hall renovation

THE Kozhikode Corporation UDF Council Party has lodged a complaint with the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Superintendent, demanding an investigation into alleged irregularities and corruption in the renovation of the town hall.

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Despite the project being allocated five months for completion, the renovation work has reportedly been done in a substandard manner, with the UDF also alleging a lack of proper supervision.

"The entire responsibility for the project was entrusted to the well-known ULCC contractors. The same firm was awarded the contract for renovating the Kozhikode Corporation office building at an initial cost of ₹9 crore, which later escalated to ₹19 crore, raising concerns," said UDF Council Party leader K C Sobhita.