BBMP Special Investigation Teams start inspecting quality of civic projects sanctioned in Bengaluru by BJP government
The Hindu
The Urban Development Department (UDD) had set up four SITs on August 5. The teams are headed by Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh (Solid Waste Management), Amlan Aditya Biswas (Road Development), P.C. Jaffar (stormwater drain) and Vishal R. (Lake Development).
The special investigation teams (SITs) formed by the Karnataka government to probe civic works sanctioned between 2019-20 and 2022-23, during the tenure of the BJP, have started inspecting the quality of works in Bengaluru.
According to a senior official in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the civic body has been transferring files pertaining to these projects to the teams. On September 15, a large tranche of files relating to the Road Infrastructure Department was handed over to the SIT team headed by Bengaluru Regional Commissioner Amlan Aditya Biswas.
The teams have asked more time to probe the matter.
The Urban Development Department (UDD) had set up four SITs on August 5. The teams are headed by Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh (Solid Waste Management), Amlan Aditya Biswas (Road Development), P.C. Jaffar (stormwater drain) and Vishal R. (Lake Development).
On August 18, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar held a close-door meeting with SIT heads, when they had sought more time.
According to a senior IAS official, besides going through files the teams have started visiting sites to inspect the work implemented on the ground. The probing officers are specifically looking into quality of work. The team was also tasked to look into generation of fake bills and illegalities during approval of works, if any.
36-hour hackathon tackling human-animal conflict with innovative solutions, judged by IT and Forest Department experts for cash prizes.
Namma Raste conference highlights citizen-driven initiatives for better urban mobility, accessibility, and safety in Bengaluru.
Coimbatore Corporation to convert medians under flyovers into green spaces with private funding for city beautification and maintenance.
Ladakh faces job vacancies, protests, and budget cuts, with focus on infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
State Horticulture Mission’s ‘Arka Vertical Gardens’ project was launched in 2022
Emphasizing safety in rock blasting operations, RISE-25 workshop focuses on innovations for efficiency and sustainability in NITK-Surathkal.
Kanniyakumari district's Biodiversity Museum & Conservation Centre at Keeriparai offers immersive experience of western ghats biodiversity & culture.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu aims to transform Tirupati into a sports, cultural, and tourism hub, with ongoing development projects.
Union Law Minister honors tavil exponent P. Datchanamoorthy in Puducherry, reciting religious couplets at private event.
CCTV surveillance and webcasting for SSLC exams in Mandya; 20,469 students to appear, strict measures in place.
Delegation from Maharashtra, MP visit FLO Industrial Park near Hyderabad
Chennai CMWSSB to implement Ring Main Pipeline Project for equitable water distribution, funded by State government.
Centre sanctions 116 new tourist destinations across India, focusing on sustainable development, infrastructure, and skill training initiatives.