Chennithala seeks Vigilance probe into alleged corruption in PM-KUSUM implementation

Congress chief Ramesh Chennithala, MLA, has sought a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) probe into the alleged corruption within the implementation of the Pradhana Manthri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) scheme in Kerala by the Company for New and Renewable Power Analysis and Know-how (Anert).

In his grievance to Manoj Abraham, Director, VACB, on Saturday, Mr. Chennithala urged the VACB to register a case and provoke an in depth investigation into the tendering course of and different elements of the implementation of the Centrally supported scheme.

Mr. Chennithala reiterated his cost that prime Anert officers had been concerned within the manipulations within the collection of bidders for the PM-KUSUM scheme and the award of contract work’s price “with a view to acquire undue pecuniary features to the bidders as an entire and thereby brought on wrongful loss to authorities.”

Foul play alleged

With respect to the tendering course of, he alleged foul play within the elimination of the bottom bidder from the sphere of selection. Mr. Chennithala identified that solely a correct investigation can carry out the overall financial loss sustained by the federal government on account of the irregularities.

A good investigation can also be wanted to determine how the Union authorities tips pertaining to the implementation of the venture had been breached, Mr. Chennithala stated. In reference to the PM-KUSUM scheme, Mr. Chennithala had levelled severe costs towards Anert and its CEO Narendranath Veluri by means of the statements within the media. On its half, Anert had revealed an official refutation of Mr. Chennithala’s claims on its web site.

Amongst its goals, PM-KUSUM envisions solarisation of particular person grid-connected agricultural pumps. Anert had been picked because the company for its implementation in Kerala.