Lokayukta raids in PMAY scam; officials, contractor accused of ₹23.35 crore fraud
The Lokayukta has initiated a case against officials and a contractor for a significant fraud involving the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Karnataka. Allegations include the creation of fake bills and records, leading to a loss of over ₹23.35 crore to the government. Investigations revealed that many houses were incomplete, yet payments were falsely certified as completed.
- ▪The Lokayukta registered a case against officials of the Karnataka Slum Development Board and a private contractor.
- ▪Irregularities in housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana allegedly caused a loss of over ₹23.35 crore.
- ▪Simultaneous raids were conducted at multiple locations linked to the accused, resulting in the seizure of several documents.
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The Lokayukta has registered a case against officials of the Karnataka Slum Development Board and a private contractor for allegedly causing a loss of over ₹23.35 crore to the government through irregularities in housing works taken up under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)-2022 scheme in Belagavi district.According to the complaint, large-scale irregularities were allegedly committed in PMAY housing projects executed in the notified slum areas of Ramdurg town in Belagavi district.
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