Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Corruption Allegations Surface in Shiggaon Housing Project
Imagine a project to build houses for people who need them in a place called Shiggaon.
People got money to build these houses, but it seems things went wrong.
The houses weren't finished, and the materials used were not up to standard.
Some builders didn't pay the workers.
People had to spend their own money to finish their homes.
Now, the government is looking into what happened, but people want to ensure the investigation brings about real results and not just a cover-up.
Allegations of corruption and substandard construction have surfaced in the Shiggaon Assembly constituency's housing project.
The Slum Board sanctioned around 2,000 houses, with beneficiaries receiving Rs7.2 lakh each for construction.
A preliminary report revealed that only about 20% of the houses are fully completed, with 60% incomplete for over two years.
Beneficiaries report contractors supplied only about half the necessary materials, causing financial strain.
An investigation team has been formed, and the report has been sent to the Slum Board's head office.
- Who
- Local MLA, contractors, beneficiaries, and the Haveri Deputy Commissioner are involved.
- What
- Allegations of corruption in the construction of government-approved houses.
- When
- The project was approved under the 2021-22 plan.
- Where
- Shiggaon Assembly constituency in Haveri, India.
- Why
- To investigate claims of substandard work, missing materials, and misappropriated funds in a housing project.
Beneficiaries' Perspective
Government Response
Quality of Construction
Beneficiaries' Perspective
Beneficiaries report that the construction is of poor quality and incomplete.
Government Response
Government officials state that 1,279 houses have been completed and the remaining are in progress.
Financial Mismanagement
Beneficiaries' Perspective
Beneficiaries allege contractors and officials colluded to misappropriate funds.
Government Response
Officials are investigating the allegations and have notified the Slum Board about issues.
- Project Name
- Slum Board housing scheme
- Location
- Shiggaon Assembly constituency
- Houses Sanctioned
- Around 2,000
- Beneficiary Allotment
- Rs7.2 lakh per household
- Status of houses
- 20% fully complete, 60% incomplete
- Funds Released
- Rs66 crore
- Pending Payments
- Rs25 crore