Keralam govt. orders anti-corruption enquiry against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over 2006 graft allegations
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Kerala Orders Preliminary Probe Over Allegations Against CEC Gyanesh KumarOn October 4, Kerala ordered a preliminary VACB inquiry into allegations from Gyanesh Kumar’s PWD tenure; officials estimate the loss at ₹92 crore.
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- Kerala’s UDF government ordered the inquiry on October 4 after a complaint by Congress leader Malayankeezhu Venugopal.
- The allegations concern alleged persistent demands for bribes involving the PAT-BEL consortium during Gyanesh Kumar’s tenure as PWD secretary.
- The Home Department requested the Crime Branch’s 2006 findings for legal advice and ordered earlier vigilance findings re-examined.
- Officials said the CAG estimated the loss at ₹92 crore and criticised interest-free advances and delays in contract administration.
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