Toilet scam: CBI moves detailed report to Delhi seeking further action
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CHANDIGARH: After probing irregularities in the allotment of Rs 4.50 crore tender to a private firm for seven months, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday moved a detailed report to its headquarters in Delhi seeking permission for further legal action. Chandigarh municipal corporation had allotted operation and maintenance of 86 public toilets to Selvel Media Service Pvt Ltd without charging the advertisement tax, reportedly causing a loss of Rs 17 crore to the state exchequer.
On March 31, the CBI lodged a preliminary enquiry naming some MC officials and management of the private firm for probing the circumstances, involvement and malafide intention of involved person in rewarding the tenders without charging advertisement tax.
When contacted, SP (CBI) Tarun Gaba refused to divulge the details and said, "Probe is in the right direction. The feedback will be received shortly from Delhi."