Roshy Augustine welcomes vigilance probe over Kolapra tourism project
The Idukki Vigilance unit is investigating Roshy Augustine over alleged bribery related to the Kolapra tourism project. A complaint claims that Augustine awarded a lucrative contract to a private company, resulting in a significant loss of public funds. Augustine has welcomed the investigation, asserting that the project will not cost the government and will follow legal procedures.
- ▪The investigation was prompted by a complaint from Congress worker Baby Joseph.
- ▪The Kolapra tourism project is valued at ₹112 crores and involves a 30-year lease with a private firm.
- ▪The agreement reportedly allocates 96.5% of revenue to the private company, leaving the government with only 3.5%.
- ▪Augustine defends the project, stating it is structured as a Public-Private Partnership and will not incur losses for the government.
- ▪He has pledged full cooperation with the investigation and insists all legal procedures were followed.
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The Idukki Vigilance unit has launched a primary investigation against former Water Resources Minister and Kerala Congress(M) leader Roshy Augustine over an alleged bribe tied to the Kolapra tourism project in Idukki.Congress worker Baby Joseph recently submitted a complaint to the Vigilance department, alleging that Mr. Augustine awarded the contract for the ₹112-crore Kolapra tourism project to a private company. According to the petitioner, the project is being developed on the premises of the Malankara dam under a 30-year lease agreement with the private firm. The complaint further states that the agreement allocates a 96.5% revenue share to the private company, leaving the government with just a 3.5% share.
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