Sheesh Mahal row: CVC orders probe
Deccan ChronicleThe Central Vigilance Commission has ordered a detailed investigation into the expenditure on renovations and luxury additions to 6 Flagstaff Bungalow, the residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal renovations.The CVC has asked the Central Public Works Department to conduct a detailed investigation on allegations that "building norms were floated to construct a lavish mansion covering 40,000 square yards.The probe was ordered by CVC on February 13 after the CPWD submitted a factual report on Arvind Kejriwal's official CM Residence on the complaint of BJP leader Vijender Gupta.On October 14, 2024, Gupta filed a complaint with the Central Vigilance Commission regarding illegal construction at the former residence of ex-Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, located at 6 Flag Staff Road.Gupta alleged that Kejriwal flouted building regulations to construct a lavish mansion covering 40,000 square yards. 45 and 47 on Rajpur Road and two bungalows, were demolished and merged into the new residence, violating ground coverage and floor area ratio norms and lacked proper layout plan approvals.On October 16, the CVC registered the complaint for further examination. The CVC assured appropriate action will be taken based on a factual report.On October 21, BJP leader Vijender Gupta lodged a formal complaint with the Vigilance Commission regarding extravagant spending on the renovation and interior decoration of the Chief Minister's residence at 6, Flag Staff Road.In his complaint to the Chief Vigilance Commissioner, Gupta wrote about massive financial irregularities, stating that Arvind Kejriwal spent crores of taxpayers' money on luxurious amenities for his residence. He states that the expenditures on luxury items far exceeded reasonable limits and raises serious concerns about corruption.On November 5, the CVC took cognizance of Gupta's complaint and acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations.Afterwards, on December 5, a factual report based on Vijender Gupta's complaint was submitted to the CVC by the Chief Vigilance Officer, CPWD.
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