Keralam govt orders Vigilance probe into Mundamveli P&T apartment project
The Kerala government has ordered a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau probe into construction irregularities at a government-funded apartment complex in Kochi. Residents have been protesting due to severe structural issues, including leaks, shortly after moving in.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about government project oversight, corruption, and the safety of public housing initiatives.
The Keralam Home Department has issued an order directing the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the construction of the P&T Apartment Complex at Mundamveli within the Kochi Corporation limits.
The order dated September 22, issued by the Additional Chief Secretary, directs the VACB director to conduct the inquiry against the officials responsible for the irregularities detected. The inquiry report shall be submitted to the government within the stipulated time, the order said.
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