Three CPWD engineers suspended over irregularities during construction of Delhi CM official bungalow

Three CPWD engineers have been suspended for alleged irregularities, including “significant escalation in costs” during the construction of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official bungalow in the Civil Lines area, officials said.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development had issued suspension orders to three people – Additional Director General (Civil), Chief Engineer and Superintendent Engineer of CPWD – on August 5, following which the Central Works Department (CPWD) took disciplinary action against them An official said a trial is pending.

The three engineers were previously working in the Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD) and were involved in the construction of Chief Minister Kejriwal's official residence at 6 Flagstaff Road, North Delhi Civil Lines, the official said.

“They and a number of others are responsible for irregularities, which include rule violations and massive cost escalation in the name of advanced modifications,” the official claimed.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said in a statement that the matter should be investigated fairly and impartially and if any corruption or irregularities are found, strong and decisive action should be taken.

“If either scenario proves to be true, then in this case it is extremely unfortunate and should never have happened,” the statement read.

Not long ago, two engineers were posted in Guwahati and one engineer was posted in Kharagpur.

The official said the three “were suspended for their alleged involvement in irregularities in the construction of Kejriwal House”.

According to the Vigilance Directorate of the Delhi government, the officers were issued show-cause notices in June 2023.

The AAP said political persecution or persecution of officials who perform their duties honestly should not happen under any circumstances.

(This report has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from associated news agency – PTI)