GUWAHATI: In a concerning revelation, it has been uncovered that the Commissioner of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation made a payment of ₹1.19 crore for a desilting project for the Bharalu river, with a significant portion of ₹45.75 lakh suspected to be related to fraudulent activities. The revelation was made in the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report.
This news has raised questions about the transparency and accountability of the financial transactions within the Guwahati Municipal Corporation. Authorities are now expected to provide a detailed account of the payment and investigate the suspected fraudulent activities in this desilting project.
Another concerning finding in the report’s points to an unfruitful expenditure of ₹53.74 lakh, attributed to the Mangaldoi Municipal Board's decision to undertake a project without ensuring the availability of a clear and feasible work site.
These findings highlight the urgent need for enhanced oversight, transparency, and scrutiny in financial operations within municipal bodies to prevent fraudulent activities and ensure that public funds are judiciously allocated to projects.