Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Engineer Arrested for Corruption
A city engineer named Partha Chongdar has been arrested because he has a lot more money and valuable things than he should have, based on his job's salary.
The police found many bank accounts and other investments that seem to be linked to him or his family.
Because he's been arrested and will be in jail for a while, the city is going to suspend him from his job.
When someone is suspended, they usually get only part of their salary.
The police are now trying to figure out exactly where all this money came from and who might have given it to him.
The city had already started looking into his work a while ago, but they were waiting for the police investigation to finish and for the court to give permission before taking big steps.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) assistant engineer Partha Chongdar arrested for amassing disproportionate assets.
Chongdar allegedly accumulated wealth and assets worth nearly ₹6 crore between 2017 and 2021.
Anti-corruption branch (ACB) investigating multiple bank accounts and investments linked to Chongdar and relatives.
KMC will suspend Chongdar, entitling him to 75% of his salary during suspension.
Calcutta High Court had previously instructed KMC to proceed with its inquiry but delay action until further orders.
- Who
- Partha Chongdar, an Assistant Engineer of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), and the state's anti-corruption branch (ACB).
- What
- Chongdar was arrested for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his income, leading to his suspension by KMC.
- When
- Arrested on Friday, informed to KMC on Saturday. The alleged deposits and foreign trips occurred between 2017 and 2021.
- Where
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation headquarters and various bank accounts.
- Why
- Chongdar is accused of amassing wealth worth nearly ₹6 crore, allegedly through illegal means, and parking ill-gotten money in multiple bank accounts and investments.
KMC Disciplinary Proceedings
Legal Proceedings
Timing of Action
KMC Disciplinary Proceedings
KMC initiated departmental proceedings against Chongdar long ago but delayed action due to ongoing police investigation and a Calcutta High Court order.
Legal Proceedings
Chongdar has been arrested by the state's anti-corruption branch for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his income.
Employee's Status
KMC Disciplinary Proceedings
KMC stated that any government employee in custody for over 48 hours is suspended, with entitlement to 75% of their salary during suspension.
Legal Proceedings
Chongdar was arrested on Friday and remained in police custody, leading to KMC's decision to suspend him.
- Name
- Partha Chongdar
- Position
- Assistant Engineer, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Arresting Agency
- State Police's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB)
- Alleged Assets
- Approximately ₹6 crore
- Time Period of Alleged Deposits
- 2017-2021
- Custody Duration
- 7 days
- Suspension Salary
- 75% of total salary