Delhi Lokayukta sought report on alleged irregularities in classroom construction.

Last update: July 30, 2022, 7:05 PM IST

The Delhi Lokayukta on Friday sought a response from the Arvind Kejriwal government on alleged financial irregularities in the construction of additional classrooms in schools under the education department (PTI/File).

BJP leader and MP Manoj Tiwari had complained about financial irregularities in the construction of additional classrooms in government schools.

The Delhi Lokayukta on Friday sought an answer from the Arvind Kejriwal government regarding alleged financial irregularities in the construction of additional classrooms in schools under the education department.

Lokayukta, Justice Harish Chandra Mishra (retd) said, “The complainant has alleged serious financial irregularities in construction of additional classrooms in GNCTD schools of the Education Department in Zone-23, 25 and 29 within Delhi. “

In the order, he said: “After hearing the Ld. counsel for the complainant, I think it would be appropriate to get a response from the government on the complaint as well, so that a decision can be taken regarding further action in the matter.” could

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“A copy of the complaint along with additional affidavits along with their annexures should be forwarded to the Chief Secretary, GNCT Delhi, who, if necessary, would obtain a reply to the allegations from the appropriate department of GNCT, Delhi. . Appropriate inquiries.”

The Lokayukta ordered that the inquiry report be submitted a week before the next hearing, which is on October 20.

BJP leader and MP Manoj Tiwari had complained of financial irregularities in the construction of additional classrooms in government schools under the education department of GNCTD in zones 23, 25 and 29.

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