Minister of State Yogesh Patel demanded a thorough inquiry in the housing drawing list matter and strict action against those involved in the corruption. He said the VMSS authorities should also make sure that such officers do not return as in the past he saw such cases where they came back to work.
VMSS City Engineer has lodged a complaint at the Navapura Police Station against the corporation’s executive engineer (Affordable Housing) and MIC Expert for cheating and betraying the corporation and the beneficiaries by changing the list of 382 beneficiaries of the draw and putting another list on the corporation’s website.
Yogesh Patel said that after the matter came to his notice he immediately told the corporation officials to suspend the corrupt officers. It is a very serious matter and even Chief Minister has also issued orders for a detailed inquiry in the matter. He said that authorities should make sure that such officers do not return to work, as in the past he saw such incidents where they rejoined.
He also asked to enquire about the earlier housing drawings and if anyone found involved in corruption then strict action will be initiated against them.
Mayor Keyur Rokadia said that two lists – one at the function and another at back office were prepared and when matched 42 names were found to be tampered. A case was filed and Executive Engineer Pramod Vasava would be suspended today after the approval by the standing committee. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated against him. The MIC expert services is terminated with immediate effect.
