The Tamil Nadu government has transferred the Tambaram Corporation Commissioner and placed him under compulsory wait, while ordering an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the awarding of municipal contracts, following complaints by Arappor Iyakkam, a non-profit organisation working against corruption.
The complaints have prompted the Tamil Nadu government to order an inquiry by the Director of Municipal Administration. The Tambaram Commissioner has been transferred and placed under compulsory wait as the first step pending the inquiry. The state government has, however, maintained that no work order was issued and no government funds were spent in connection with the works in question. It has assured that action will be taken against all those found responsible following the inquiry. The Municipal Administration Department is headed by Chief Minister Vijay.
Government sources told NDTV that there were prima facie procedural irregularities. “This will not be an embarrassment ahead of the bye-elections but underscores Chief Minister Vijay’s commitment to eradicate corruption,” said TVK spokesperson Dr M Sathyakumar. Asked specifically whether HR Minister Sarathkumar who had inaugurated these projects would also be subjected to investigation, Dr Sathyakumar said, “Of course.”
