T.N. Minister Aadhav Arjuna invites complaints over alleged PWD, Highways contract irregularities under previous regimes
Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna has invited the public to report corruption and irregularities in Public Works and Highways contracts from previous government regimes. The government promises confidentiality and legal protection for whistleblowers while aiming to recover lost funds.
Why it matters
This move signals a push for administrative accountability and transparency in state-level infrastructure procurement.
Tamil Nadu Minister of Public Works and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna, on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), said it has come to light that during previous governments, the Public Works and Highways Department witnessed several irregularities, including centralised corruption, planned violations of rules, and bribery in the award of contracts.
The article reports on the Minister's statement while maintaining a neutral tone, though it focuses on the current administration's claims against the previous one.
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