PWD drops ₹60L revamp tender of CM's new house

The Delhi government has cancelled a ₹60 lakh tender for the renovation and upgradation of chief minister Rekha Gupta’s official residence on Raj Niwas Marg, citing “administrative reasons”, according to a July 7 order issued by the Public Works Department (PWD) and accessed by HT.

- Paras Singh

The tender had proposed extensive upgrades to Bungalow No.1—including air conditioners, chandeliers, flood lights, surveillance systems, and a range of appliances — to make the building suitable for residential use.

To be sure, the bungalow, previously part of the LG Secretariat, had not served as a residence before.

“Due to administrative reasons, the following tender is being cancelled,” stated the corrigendum issued by a PWD executive engineer. The cancelled work was described as “renovation and upgradation of Bungalow No. 1, including replacement of electrical wiring, fittings and fixtures and execution of various miscellaneous works.” No further explanation was provided.