CPI seeks open tenders for APTRANSCO rooftop solar projects
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has called for open competitive tenders for rooftop solar projects in Andhra Pradesh. They allege that the current nomination-based process lacks transparency and could lead to inefficiencies. The CPI emphasizes that open bidding has previously resulted in significant cost savings for the government.
- ▪CPI urges Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister to order open competitive tenders for solar projects.
- ▪The proposed project is estimated to cost around ₹1.88 crore and involves installation at various APTRANSCO facilities.
- ▪CPI leader G. Eswaraiah highlighted past savings from open bidding in similar projects.
- ▪Complaints have been raised against the nominated contractor regarding irregularities in documentation.
- ▪The CPI insists that open tenders would ensure transparency and better value for public money.
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to order open competitive tenders for the proposed 327.46 KWp Grid Connected Rooftop Solar (GCRT) systems planned at various APTRANSCO premises in Vijayawada.In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister on Tuesday, CPI State secretary G. Eswaraiah alleged that the project, estimated to cost around ₹1.88 crore, was being proposed through a nomination-based process under NREDCAP instead of a transparent competitive bidding mechanism. The proposed works include installation of rooftop solar systems at APTRANSCO facilities such as car parking areas, the gym building, guest house and Gunadala premises.Mr.
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