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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
KMC suspends 3 officials in Rs85L drainage scam claim
Kolhapur: Civic administrator K Manjulekshmi has suspended three Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials following allegations of their involvement in an Rs85 lakh scam related to drainage pipe laying work in the Badbade Mala area of Kasba Bawda. The suspensions come after former KMC corporator and Shiv Sena district coordinator Satyajit alias Nana Kadam on July 21 alleged that officials and a contractor colluded to submit fraudulent bills for uncompleted development work. Manjulekshmi has also formed a committee, comprising additional commissioner Shilpa Darekar and city engineer Ramesh Maskar, to investigate the matter thoroughly and submit a report within 48 hours. According to Kadam, the tender for laying drainage pipes was finalized in 2021 for an estimated cost of Rs2.4 crore. "A private contractor from the Kasba Bawda area was awarded the contract with an 18-month deadline. While the contractor submitted bills in five stages and received payment for four, a "fake Measurement Book (MB)" was prepared for the fifth bill without the completion of the remaining work. This allegedly led to the KMC disbursing approximately Rs85 lakh to the contractor based on these fraudulent documents," Kadam said. Replying to these allegations, the contractor concerned on July 26, via email, wrote to the chief minister, KMC administrator, district superintendent of police and the anti-corruption department, claiming that the bill has been taken as advance for the work done on the drainage pipeline. He also shared screenshots of the payments given to several KMC officials. After this, the KMC registered a case against the contractor, whereas an immediate inquiry was imposed against the civic officials concerned. The KMC, in a press release, said junior engineer, public works department assistant superintendent and senior clerk have been suspended. Manjulekshmi said, "The contractor has admitted in writing that he forged signatures. Therefore, Rs 85 lakh will be recovered from him. Also, criminal proceedings have been ordered in this case. The investigation of the officials, employees, bill approvers and others involved in this serious matter of fake bill approval and the entire process is ongoing."
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Kolhapur civic body's fire department holds rescue & firefighting demonstration at Panchaganga ghat
Kolhapur: The civic body has established protocols to address potential flooding incidents within the city. The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation 's fire brigade conducted a demonstration of emergency response and rescue procedures at the Panchaganga ghat in preparation for the monsoon season. Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) administrator K Manjulekshmi noted that last year's strategic planning prevented losses, and confirmed similar preventive measures would be implemented this year. On Wednesday, chief fire officer Manish Ranbhise showcased specialised equipment to Manjulekshmi. The session at the Panchaganga included hands-on water rescue exercises utilising rubber boats, safety gear, and rope techniques for rescuing individuals from drowning situations. The showcase included specialised tools such as cutters, spreaders, slope cutters, breathing apparatus sets, hydraulic equipment, compressors, lifting bags, life line launchers, victim detection cameras, thermal cameras, and rapid response vehicles from the fire service. Students from the All-India Institute of Local Self Government Fire College received practical instruction on emergency response protocols from the fire brigade. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Conheça o produto aprovado por profissionais para melhorar seu bem-estar geral AlwaysFit Undo Manjulekshmi said, "Before the monsoon, action is being taken against drain cleaning, cutting of dangerous trees, and removal of dangerous hoardings. Notices will be issued to owners of dangerous buildings in the city. In case of a disaster, 50 volunteers of the Bawda Rescue Force will help the municipal corporation along with the civic machinery. Care will be taken to ensure there is no damage." Municipal cleaning staff have finished approximately 90% of maintenance work across 470 drainage channels. Heavy machinery has cleared 70% of the accumulated sediment. Manjulekshmi added, "We have plans to complete this work in 10-12 days by using additional earth-moving machines. Till Wednesday, 17,000 tonne of silt was removed from the drains in the city, and the work of removing the silt is still going on."
