Bengaluru: Joint commissioner releases Rs 35 crore without checking work status

Bengaluru: The joint commissioner of BBMP West Zone admitted before the BBMP Council, which was in session on Saturday, that he has released Rs 35 crore for works in the Govindarajnagar Assembly constituency, but he does not know whether the contractor has executed the works.

The issue came up during the monthly meeting of the Council on Saturday. Former Mayor Shantha Kumari and corporator Raju sought an explanation on Rs 400 crore works executed in the constituency. They complained that the works in Vijayanagar falling under the constituency have not been completed.

As the issue sent the council into a tizzy, joint commissioner of BBMP of West Zone Chidanand was asked to explain. He said that Rs 35 cr was released, but he did not know whether the contractor executed the works.

Opposition leaders slammed the officer, and asked the ruling party members whether the BBMP needed such officers, who did not know the progress of projects.

Mayor Gangambike intervened and assured all the Council members that a detailed investigation will be conducted and suitable action taken against the guilty.