Shoddy roadwork no problem for BBMP to get prompt payment

Despite shoddy work, the BBMP has received Rs 11.50 crore as grant for re-laying eight roads in Yeshwantpur constituency during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit in June.

The prompt release of payment by the Urban Development Department (UDD) for poorly executed roadwork that led to the suspension of two engineers has shocked many. The engineers were suspended following widespread criticism of the work execution.

In an order dated October 1, 2022, the UDD has approved the payment to the city-based Ganesh Enterprises from the Rs 50 crore amount reserved for the discretionary works approved by the Chief Minister.