Gujarat: Rs 9 crore scam busted in Surat's Navsari
Gujarat: Rs 9 crore scam busted in Surat's Navsari
Surat: The Surat CID (Crime) has arrested 10 people, including government officials, in connection with a drinking water works scam.
Unexecuted Projects
The investigation revealed that 90 projects were not executed, yet approximately Rs 9 crore was siphoned off.
Government Scheme Misused
The scam involved misappropriating funds for water supply projects in tribal areas, with officials and contractors implicated.
Main Accused Identified
The main accused, Dalpat Patel, an executive engineer from Navsari district, allegedly misused his power to approve false bills.
Violation of Tendering Rules
The accused violated official tendering rules, issuing tenders arbitrarily and causing losses to the government treasury.
Extent of Corruption
The investigation found that 163 bills were approved by the accused, with 90 of them being fraudulent.
(With ANI inputs)