Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Congress MLA Flags Alleged 7% Cut Demand in Mangaluru
A Congress MLA says some government engineers may have been asking contractors for extra money.
He says the amount was 7% of payments for development work.
The alleged demands were linked to the Mangaluru division of KRIDL.
He also said contractors were threatened if they refused.
The MLA wrote to Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and asked for action.
BJP leader R Ashoka also demanded that the engineers be suspended and investigated.
The claims have not been established as facts in the report.
Officials would need to investigate whether corruption occurred.
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai told Chief Minister D K Shivakumar about alleged corruption in KRIDL’s Mangaluru division.
Rai alleged that Executive Engineer Vijay and Junior Engineer Prajwal demanded an extra 7% from contractors.
The complaint also alleges monthly payments were collected while invoking the Department Minister’s name.
Rai said contractors who resisted the alleged demands were threatened and called for an investigation and disciplinary action.
BJP leader R Ashoka demanded the engineers’ suspension, criminal prosecution and an independent probe into ministerial involvement.
- Who
- Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, BJP leader R Ashoka, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and KRIDL engineers identified as Executive Engineer Vijay and Junior Engineer Prajwal.
- What
- Allegations that KRIDL engineers demanded a 7% extra fee and collected monthly payments from contractors.
- When
- Rai said on Monday that he had written to the Chief Minister; the report does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The allegations concern the Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited’s Mangaluru division and development works in Karnataka.
- Why
- Rai sought action over alleged corruption, threats to contractors, misuse of public funds and damage to the government’s reputation.
Congress MLA’s Complaint
BJP Leader’s Response
Alleged payments
Congress MLA’s Complaint
Ashok Kumar Rai alleged that KRIDL engineers demanded an additional 7% from contractors and collected monthly payments.
BJP Leader’s Response
R Ashoka treated the allegations as serious corruption claims and demanded immediate action against the engineers.
Ministerial involvement
Congress MLA’s Complaint
Rai’s complaint alleges that officials cited the Department Minister’s name while collecting payments.
BJP Leader’s Response
Ashoka called for an independent probe into the roles of the concerned department minister and district in-charge minister.
Government response
Congress MLA’s Complaint
Rai urged Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to order a thorough investigation and impose strict disciplinary action if the allegations are proven.
BJP Leader’s Response
Ashoka questioned why the Chief Minister had remained silent and demanded suspension and criminal prosecution of those involved.
- Organisation
- Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL)
- Division concerned
- Mangaluru division
- Alleged extra demand
- 7% from contractors
- Officials named
- Executive Engineer Vijay and Junior Engineer Prajwal
- Complaint recipient
- Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- Requested actions
- Investigation, disciplinary action, suspension and possible criminal prosecution
- Opposition response
- BJP leader R Ashoka demanded an independent high-level probe