Karaikudi Corporation pays ₹15.80 lakh to contractor for unexecuted work, alleges contractor
A contractor has accused the Karaikudi Corporation of paying ₹15.80 lakh for work that was never completed. The contractor, Pandi, claims he was prevented from executing the renovation work and that another contractor was hired instead. He has filed a complaint demanding an investigation into the alleged malpractice by the corporation officials.
- ▪Pandi secured a contract worth ₹18 lakh for renovation work but was not allowed to execute it.
- ▪The corporation issued a cheque for ₹15.80 lakh to Pandi, claiming the work was completed.
- ▪Pandi alleges that the work was done by another contractor close to the DMK.
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A contractor filed a complaint with the district administration, backed by evidence, alleging that the Karaikudi Corporation has paid ₹15.80 lakh for work that was never executed.Pandi, a contractor with the Karaikudi Corporation in the Sivaganga district, on February 21, 2025, secured a contract worth ₹18 lakh through a tender process to undertake renovation work on the Mayor’s room, Deputy Mayor’s room, and the conference hall.However, officials reportedly did not permit Pandi to execute the work.It is alleged that the work was instead completed by another contractor. Under these circumstances, claiming that the project had been completed, the corporation administration issued a cheque worth ₹15.80 lakh to contractor Mr. Pandi, after deducting the security deposit.Following this, Mr.
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