Panel Submits Report on Graft in BBMP Works, Recommends Action

The Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das Commission on Saturday submitted its inquiry report on alleged irregularities in the implementation of civil works, in 761 randomly selected jobs worth Rs 3,500 crore, implemented under the BBMP's jurisdiction during the previous BJP regime between 2019-20 and 2022-23.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Bengaluru

It has recommended legal action against officials responsible for irregularities and administrative lapses, including issuing tenders and work orders, sub-standard work among others in the 8,900-page report. Since the officials, including engineers, were indulging in alleged corruption, colluding with contractors, the government has to deal with them individually, it said.

The commission was entrusted to investigate work related to solid waste management, lakes, rajakaluves and Smart City Project, which has more civil work compared to the other three. Solid waste management has limited civil work, as it is to do with the collection and disposal of waste.