BANGALORE: After a recent high-voltage midnight drama over the e-tender process for projects worth crores of rupees, BBMP is stuck in another controversy over tenders for streetlights.
A team of ex-mayors and contractors on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Lokayukta, alleging discrepancies in awarding contracts. These include projects worth nearly Rs 500 crore, which were to be recommended for some contractors by BBMP.
A copy of the memorandum to the Lokayukta was released to the media on Wednesday. K N Sundararajulu, former deputy mayor, said BBMP was supposed to have called for a global tender for a project that included energy saving systems and streetlight maintenance.
The Karnataka Lokopayogi Electrical Contractors Association, which he represented, estimated the cost of the contract to be Rs 500 crore.
"The Palike recommended the contract should be given for 15 years. How can that be done when technology keeps changing? There is no elected body in BBMP, so how can the corporation give a contract for such a long period?," he questioned. Alleging that it was unclear who would certify several aspects of streetlight maintenance, he said the estimated cost of the contract itself was not calculated yet.
Now, a formal complaint has been filed with the Lokayukta about alleged discrepancies in recommendations by BBMP to the government.
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