Kochi Corporation orders probe into ₹6.32-crore streetlight maintenance expenditure in 2022-23
The Kochi Corporation has ordered an investigation into a ₹6.32-crore expenditure on streetlight maintenance during the 2022-23 fiscal year. Officials are also auditing the installation and maintenance of LED lights managed by the Cochin Smart Mission Limited.
Why it matters
This probe highlights concerns over municipal financial accountability and the operational efficiency of smart city infrastructure projects.
The Kochi Corporation has spent ₹49.56 crore over the 14 years between 2011-12 and 2025-26 on the repair and maintenance of nearly 76,000 streetlights.
The report balances the claims of the current administration with the context of previous projects, maintaining a neutral investigative tone.
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