Pune Municipal Corporation Faces Backlash Over Tender Discrepancies in Road Project
Controversy over inflated tender for Balbharati–Paud Phata Road project; PMC denies claims
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A controversy has emerged regarding the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) ₹1.51 crore tender for the Balbharati–Paud Phata Road project, with critics alleging the cost is inflated compared to the earlier estimate of ₹34 lakh. PMC officials clarified that the total cost covers four project stages, defending the tender amount.
- 01The Pune Municipal Corporation approved a ₹1.51 crore tender for a road project consultant.
- 02Critics claim the tender amount is inflated compared to an earlier estimate of ₹34 lakh.
- 03PMC officials clarified that the tender covers four stages of work.
- 04Youth Congress leader Akshay Jain criticized the PMC for potential misuse of taxpayer money.
- 05The PMC issued a statement defending the tender amount against allegations of inflation.
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A controversy has arisen over the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) recent approval of a ₹1.51 crore tender for a consultant for the Balbharati–Paud Phata Road project. Citizens and activists have raised concerns, alleging that the previous estimated cost for the same work was only ₹34 lakh, suggesting that the tender amount has been significantly inflated. In response, additional municipal commissioner Omprakash Diwate stated that the project consists of four stages and that the total cost of ₹1.51 crore is justified. Youth Congress leader Akshay Jain criticized the PMC, arguing that increasing the tender amount nearly fourfold without proper clarification constitutes a misuse of taxpayer funds. Amidst the controversy, the PMC issued a press statement reiterating that the tender amount is not inflated and encompasses all stages of work.
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This controversy may lead to increased scrutiny of PMC's financial decisions, affecting public trust and future project approvals.
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