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GHMC Probes Alleged Rs 70-Crore Double-Billing Irregularities
Officials in Hyderabad’s municipal corporation suspect that some contractors were paid too much money.
In some cases, the same work may have been paid for twice.
In other cases, contractors may have received more money than their bills allowed.
The possible total loss is estimated at more than Rs 70 crore, but an audit is still needed to confirm it.
Officials have recovered about Rs 7 crore from 11 contractors.
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan ordered an investigation into the payments.
The investigation reportedly found a role for the Financial Advisor.
A computer operator may also lose their job because of possible involvement in processing the disputed bills.
Preliminary findings indicate that more than Rs 70 crore may have been paid through double and excess billing for GHMC civic works.
The suspected irregularities include paying twice for the same work and releasing amounts above what contractors were owed.
GHMC has reportedly recovered around Rs 7 crore from nearly 11 contractors so far.
Commissioner RV Karnan ordered a vigilance inquiry after discrepancies were found in payment records.
The inquiry reportedly identified a role for the GHMC Financial Advisor, while a computer operator faces possible termination proceedings.
- Who
- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Commissioner RV Karnan, contractors, the GHMC Financial Advisor and a computer operator.
- What
- GHMC is investigating alleged double and excess payments exceeding Rs 70 crore for civic works.
- Where
- Hyderabad, through the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
- When
- The report does not specify when the alleged payments occurred.
- Why
- Payment-record discrepancies suggested that some works were billed twice or that contractors received more than they were owed.
Key facts
- Estimated amount involved
- More than Rs 70 crore, according to preliminary estimates
- Amount reportedly recovered
- Around Rs 7 crore
- Contractors involved in recoveries
- Nearly 11 contractors
- Investigation ordered by
- GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan
- Suspected irregularities
- Duplicate payments and excess releases beyond amounts due
- Further action
- A comprehensive audit is expected to establish the exact amount
- Personnel under scrutiny
- The GHMC Financial Advisor and a computer operator
Sources
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