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Ahmedabad, April 15, 2026
Voting for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is scheduled to be held on 26 April 2026 and the results will be declared on 28 April 2026. The 5-year report card of Ahmedabad city is truly worth examining. Particularly during the BJP’s five-year tenure—a period in which 17 crore rupees in taxes and other revenues were collected from the public and subsequently spent—large-scale irregularities were observed.
Some of these scams are detailed below.
The total number of voters in Ahmedabad stands at 37.99 lakhs. Since voter turnout typically remains below 50 percent, officials can easily manipulate the voter rolls. However, if voter turnout were to reach 80 percent, the scope for such scams would diminish, as a higher level of public participation fosters greater vigilance.
For the fiscal year 2026-27, Devang Dani—Chairman of the Khadi Committee and Corporator for Bodakdev—presented a budget of ₹18,518 crore. Specific budgetary allocations included ₹190 crore for the Municipal Primary Education Committee, ₹5.6 crore for the Seth M.J. Library, and ₹49.07 crore for the Seth V.S. General Hospital. These allocations became the breeding ground for massive scams involving commissions ranging from 10 to 30 percent, alongside other financial irregularities amounting to billions of rupees.
In the year 2025-26, citizens paid a total of ₹2,373 crore in property taxes.
**The Scam**
Irregularities and fraudulent activities were uncovered within the accounts designated for special projects initiated by former Mayor Pratibha Jain. Taking a stern stance on the matter, Municipal Commissioner Banchanidhi Pani issued a show-cause notice to Amish Shah, the Chief Accountant of the Finance Department. A vigilance inquiry into the affair has been ordered. Funds were misappropriated through the creation of bogus bills, and official authority was grossly misused.
**Online Fraud Involving Tax Revenue**
A tax scam amounting to ₹2.39 crore—executed in a manner reminiscent of a movie plot—was uncovered within the e-governance accounts. 293 citizens paid their taxes online to the Tax Department using the user IDs of two female officials. However, the funds were being diverted directly into the bank accounts of cyber fraudsters. This scam was exposed by Jainik Vakil, the Chairman of the Revenue Committee. Despite making the payments, the citizens did not receive any official receipts. **Crematorium Scam**
During the BJP’s tenure, corruption involving the supply of wood for crematoriums came to light. The corrupt agency responsible for wood supply at the crematoriums was merely blacklisted for a period of one year, despite recommendations to blacklist it for five years.
At the Vastral crematorium, the iron pyres have now been replaced with stone structures.
To reduce wood consumption at the crematorium, the iron chimneys were removed, and stone walls were constructed in their place. Although there were repeated discussions regarding blacklisting the contractor, no concrete action was ever taken.
**School Land Plot Controversy**
A decision was made to allot a plot of land—four times the standard size—to Prakash School in Bodakdev. The Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) had submitted an affidavit to the High Court stating that no government land would be allotted to private schools; yet, why did the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) subsequently recommend the allotment of land to Prakash School?
**Anganwadi Scandal**
In Naranpura, a scam was perpetrated at an Anganwadi center by falsely claiming the existence of 10 “ghost children” (non-existent beneficiaries) out of a total roster of 22 children.
Instead of conducting a comprehensive inquiry into all Anganwadi centers, the Anganwadi Department merely issued a notice, thereby effectively covering up the scam.
No investigation was conducted to determine who misappropriated the supplies intended for the Anganwadi children—specifically, 13.75 kg of rice, oil, and flour; an additional 14.42 kg of oil; and 82 kg of rice.
**BRTS Scam**
A sum of ₹2 crore is reportedly spent on the cleaning and maintenance of the 198 BRTS bus shelters. However, inspections have revealed that these shelters are not being cleaned properly.
**The ‘Receipt Scam’**
Rajdeep Enterprise—a private agency implicated in the infamous “Receipt Scam” at VS Hospital—had submitted tenders to resume operations at SVP, Sharda, and LG Hospitals. However, citing the agency’s poor track record and past conduct, the Standing Committee rejected their bids.
**Sanitation Worker Fraud**
A fraudulent scheme was executed against the Ahmedabad Municipal Staff Worker Cooperative Credit and Supply Society, wherein sanitation workers—in collusion with eight brokers, the Society’s Secretary, and its Cashier—obtained loans under false pretenses. After the loan was approved, the credit society’s secretary and brokers took their share. Subsequently, instead of issuing ‘Account Payee’ checks, the fraudsters issued ‘Bearer’ checks. The accused deposited these checks into their own accounts. This could amount to a scam worth ₹5 lakh.
They were filling out two loan forms instead of just one.
**Muthia Scam**
Muthia village was merged into the municipal corporation. A scam has come to light regarding the construction of an RCC road stretching from Patel Vas to Vankar Vas. The road was never actually built; however, ₹13.94 lakh was reportedly spent on the *unpaved* road. As of 2026, no one has been punished for this offense.
**Paver Blocks – Money Blocks**
In the Odhav Ward of Ahmedabad, a signboard was erected at ‘Shubh Apartment’ announcing that paver blocks were being laid. The board specifically stated that the pavers were being installed using a grant of ₹4,95,000 provided by MLA and BJP State President Jagdish Panchal; however, the actual work was never carried out. Despite complaints being lodged, no action was taken.
Ranjitsinh Barad, the Congress Councilor for the Viratnagar Ward, questioned: “If the apartment complex does not possess a designated ‘common plot,’ how could any paver-laying work possibly be undertaken within a common plot area?”
Tenders worth ₹4.5 crore were floated for 81 different projects involving drainage systems and the laying of paver blocks across the Viratnagar, Vastral, and Nikol areas.
**Paver Sand**
In the Khadia area—specifically at ‘Dhalni Pol’—local residents halted construction work after sand was dumped and stone slabs were laid using funds from Councilor Niki Modi’s budget. A formal request for a vigilance inquiry into this alleged stone-laying scam has been submitted.
The Dhalni Pol locality features several small culverts and stone embankments. The paver blocks that had been laid four years prior had already crumbled and broken apart. It subsequently came to light that the Councilor was shielding the contractor involved in the project.
**Shambhu Pol**
In addition to the Shambhu Chakni Culvert, substandard and fraudulent construction work was also carried out at the Bahucharaji Culvert and Dhalni Pol. Instead of using cement, only sand and crushed stone were laid down.
The Road Scandal
Over a period of five years, roads worth approximately ₹5,000 crore were constructed in Ahmedabad. Furthermore, an estimated ₹6,000 crore was likely spent on repairing potholes covering just 20% of the roads.
In Ahmedabad, the work of constructing 28 out of 30 roads—valued at ₹168 crore—was awarded to a single contractor.
It was handed over to the Rector. Allegations of corruption have surfaced.
Just as a scam occurred in the Roads and Buildings Department in 2017, a similar scam has once again taken place within the Roads Department.
AAP
**Draining the Treasury Under the Pretext of Cleaning Sewers**
Twenty thousand sanitation workers keep Ahmedabad clean.
Under the guise of resolving the issue of overflowing sewers, fraudulent societies are paid ₹27 crore annually.
These societies are awarded contracts to clean sewer lines and manholes. In reality, those tasked with cleaning the sewers are instead draining the city’s treasury.
Machinery was deployed, and contracts for cleaning minor sewer lines and manholes were awarded to these societies.
In the 2025-26 fiscal year, ₹26.96 crore was disbursed to 795 such societies.
**Fatalities:** To secure contracts for cleaning Ahmedabad’s sewers, one individual established 12 different societies registered under a single address and continued to secure contracts—a scheme that resulted in a multi-crore rupee scam.
Between 2001 and 2012, 16 sanitation workers lost their lives while working in the sewers. Their next of kin have yet to receive any compensation.
**Road Repairs**
Starting from this date, a layer of asphalt will be laid down under the guise of “road resurfacing.”
The BJP no longer retains its image as a party that is honest and accountable to the public. Previously, it had campaigned under the slogan of eradicating fear, hunger, and corruption.
During the 2020 monsoon season, 16,300 potholes appeared on the main roads. This phenomenon has recurred every year right up to 2026. By this calculation, between 80,000 and 100,000 potholes have formed on the city’s roads over a five-year period—potholes that are, in themselves, a direct consequence of the corruption involved in the very construction of these roads.
Notably, tenders for road resurfacing projects previously used to be submitted at rates approximately 30 percent below the estimated cost. However, following the ₹350-crore road scam that came to light in August 2018, these tenders are now being submitted at rates only 23 to 25 percent below the estimated cost. An increasing number of single tenders are being received from a contractor syndicate.
Consequently, contractors are being paid prices that are 55 percent higher than standard rates.
Due to annual asphalt resurfacing, the roads have risen in elevation. This has resulted in waterlogging in low-lying areas.
**Lenient Punishment in ₹400 Crore Scam**
Three contractors were merely blacklisted—a fact that serves as proof that authorities are attempting to cover up the scam. No legal action has been initiated against them.
Action was taken against 87 engineers in connection with the road scam that occurred in 2017. In the 2017 road scam case, penalties ranging from a reduction of 4 to 6 annual increments were imposed on 23 individuals in 2026, after which they were allowed to go unpunished.
No display boards have been installed to provide details regarding the ₹400 crore worth of road works—specifically, the name of the contractor, the guarantee period, or other relevant information. This information has not been made available online either.
**No Laboratory for Material Testing**
Over a period of five years, an average of ₹1,000 crore was spent annually on roadworks. Yet, there was no laboratory available to test the quality of the materials used in these projects.
A decision has now been taken to construct a material testing laboratory in Piplaj at a cost of ₹2.74 crore.
**Roads Divided into Seven Zones**
Western Zone – 1,102 sq. meters of patch work
Northern Zone – 1,423.45 sq. meters of patch work
Southern Zone – 767.09 sq. meters of patch work
Eastern Zone – 979.60 sq. meters of patch work
Central Zone – 249.21 sq. meters of patch work
North-Western Zone – 853 sq. meters of patch work
South-Western Zone – 176 sq. meters of patch work
A total of ₹80 crore is spent on filling potholes. On average, the cost of filling a single pothole amounts to ₹60,000. The Pothole Scam
Ahmedabad city comprises 2,580 km of roads. Cable, gas, and electricity agencies are excavating approximately 800 to 1,000 km of roads to lay new networks, upgrade existing infrastructure, and repair faults.
Public Expenditure
There are 4.5 million vehicles in Ahmedabad. Due to traffic congestion, potholes, and ongoing bridge construction projects, an additional 1 million liters of petrol and diesel are consumed daily.
In 2025, vehicles worth ₹7,537 crore were purchased within a single year. Vehicle owners pay their road tax in advance.
In the 2025–26 fiscal year, the AMC (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation) collected ₹240 crore in road tax from 298,000 vehicles, levied at a rate of 2% to 5%. This amount constitutes 25% of the ₹1,000 crore annual expenditure incurred on roads.
Health and Accidents
Ahmedabad records 17,865 vehicular accidents annually. On a daily basis, between 1,200 and 1,500 road accidents occur. Fatalities have been reported in over 50% of accidents involving heavy vehicles—including AMTS-BRTS buses, ST buses, and trucks. Over a two-year period, 1,038 lives were lost—comprising both drivers of smaller vehicles and pedestrians. Pedestrians and two-wheeler riders account for 30% of fatal accidents; these incidents are primarily attributed to a lack of footpaths, speeding, and potholes. Deteriorating road conditions are directly leading to fatalities. The number of “black spots” (accident-prone zones) has now risen to 40. Conversely, in the name of road widening projects, the homes and commercial establishments of 9,000 to 10,000 people have been demolished.
During the monsoon season, the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad treated 20 patients who sustained fractures to their limbs after falling into potholes. Furthermore, the prevalence of patients seeking treatment for back pain has increased by 25%.
The presence of potholes on roads places increased pressure on the spinal discs and joints. If this occurs regularly, it gives rise to even more serious problems. Many people have even sustained fractures after losing their balance on pothole-ridden roads.
During the BJP’s five-year tenure, more than 500 people lost their lives due to potholes.
Bridges
Between 2016 and 2023, 18 bridges were constructed in the city.
Following the Hatkeshwar Bridge incident, people still hesitate to raise concerns regarding the condition of bridges.
Corruption Surrounding the Hatkeshwar Bridge
Although the Hatkeshwar Bridge was originally slated for demolition, authorities were compelled to bring it down—despite having considered the option of repairing it—due to immense public pressure.
It has remained closed for four years. The bridge was constructed at a cost of ₹42 crore. Demolishing this structurally unsound bridge is estimated to cost ₹3.90 crore.
Its construction work commenced in the year 2015…
Construction began, and the bridge was opened to the public in 2017. It has since been closed down.
**12 Bridges Are Structurally Weak**
Additionally, 12 bridges within Ahmedabad city are slated for repairs.
Five bridges are in a hazardous condition. Reports indicate that the Amarsinh Chaudhary Asarwa Bridge is in a poor and critical state, while the RCC slab of the Subhash Bridge is in disrepair. Furthermore, the overall condition of the Mahatma Gandhi Old Bridge is poor. The superstructure and substructure of the Mahatma Gandhi New Bridge are also in poor condition. The Cadila Old Bridge
is reported to be in a very dilapidated state.
**Corruption in the Kharicut Canal Project**
In Ahmedabad, allegations of a ₹240 crore scam surfaced within a ₹1,200 crore development project aimed at constructing a road along the Kharicut Canal. Following the completion of the road, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took action; however, no investigation into the alleged corruption was conducted.
**Dogs Bite 3.50 Lakh People**
Ahmedabad is home to 50,000 pet dogs and 210,000 stray dogs. Over the past five years, 341,000 people have been bitten by dogs. On average, 184 people fall victim to dog bites every day.
There are 200 dogs in Vastral and 200 in Lambha.
90 percent of the dog population has been sterilized; consequently, the sighting of puppies has ceased.
**Expenditure on Signboards**
In addition to corporators, MLAs also erect signboards bearing their names.
A significant amount of money is spent on these nameplates or signboards. Citizens have repeatedly demanded that this practice be stopped.
**The Garden Scam**
Certain contractors were awarded ₹9 crore under the guise of installing outdoor gym equipment and play structures in public gardens. After 22 samples were ordered, agencies that failed to meet the qualification criteria lodged a strong protest against the process. Fun and Thrill Company Limited was awarded a contract worth ₹1.25 crore across the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern zones at a price 31.50 percent lower than the standard rate. Consequently, a re-tendering process had to be initiated.
Arrangements were made to allocate a total of ₹9 crore to a specific agency for the supply of sports equipment for the city’s gardens.
Within a span of two years—and for the first time in history—a tender worth ₹10 crore was floated specifically for the procurement of sports equipment.
**The Garden Scam**
The electoral constituencies of Amit Shah and Bhupendra Patel—namely Gota, Chandlodiya, Ghatlodiya, Thaltej, and Bodakdev—were subjected to financial misappropriation under the guise of procuring benches, tree guards, and paver blocks.
**Heritage Trees**
During a tree census conducted in Ahmedabad, 422 “heritage trees” were identified; this count includes a 113-year-old Tamarind tree and a 91-year-old Shami tree. Specifically, a 113-year-old *Khati Imli* (sour tamarind) tree is located in Victoria Garden, while a 91-year-old Shami tree stands on Mithakhali Road.
The very existence of these trees is proving to be a boon for the residents of the city.
A tree census was previously conducted in the city in 2011. At that time, the city’s green cover stood at 4.61 percent. Fourteen years later, an agency named SARS India conducted a subsequent census, identifying a total of 1.7 million trees across 47 municipal wards.
**The Tree Scam**
A tender originally valued at ₹69 crore within the Garden Department was inflated to a value of ₹135 crore.
Irregularities were uncovered in the awarding of a contract—originally worth ₹69 crore—for the planting of 4 million saplings. As part of this contract, an annual maintenance budget of ₹30 crore was earmarked specifically for the upkeep of 2.9 million of these trees.
The total value of the tender subsequently escalated to ₹135 crore. Consequently, a decision has been taken to cancel the tender.
Contracts covering an area of 525,000 square meters were awarded to four different agencies at a premium of 7 percent above the standard rates.
Subsequently, the total value of the project was further inflated to ₹135 crore. Additionally, an expenditure of ₹64 crore was sanctioned for planting 2 million trees. Against this target, 2.9 million trees were actually planted.
Despite the felling of 2,251 trees, the agencies responsible were let off after paying a mere fine of ₹4.26 lakh.
**Trees Felled**
Trees are cut down to ensure visibility for the kiosks or hoardings erected by advertising agencies.
**How many trees were cut down?**
In the Central zone, 13 trees were cut down, resulting in a fine of ₹1.74 lakh.
In the East zone, 63 trees were cut down, resulting in a fine of ₹6,000. In the West zone, 7 trees were cut down, resulting in a fine of ₹1.75 lakh. In the North zone, 173 trees were cut down, resulting in a fine of ₹44,000. In the South zone, 66 trees were cut down, resulting in a fine of ₹27,000. **The ‘Bankada’ Scam:** If an investigation into corruption were to be conducted, a scam amounting to ₹2,000 crore over the past several years could potentially come to light. Councilors utilize 20 to 40 percent of their budget solely for ‘Bankadas’ (benches/seating arrangements)—an allocation that is legally restricted to just 10 percent. Among the four councilors representing Gota—the constituency of Bhupendra Patel and Amit Shah—Jyotsnaben P. Patel allocated ₹4 lakh for Bankadas, ₹1.20 lakh for tree guards, and ₹2.17 lakh for paver blocks. The details regarding the expenditure on Bankadas by Devang J. Dani, Chairman of the Khadi Committee and Councilor for Bodakdev, are provided below:
Bankadas: ₹2,50,000
Tree Guards: ₹1,00,000
Paver Blocks: ₹6,50,000
Total: ₹10,00,000
This practice was rampant across the entire city. The Hoarding Scam
A major scam was perpetrated involving hoardings installed on the city’s main thoroughfares, facilitated by the collusion of private hoarding agencies.
The locations of hoardings allotted through an auction process are not permitted to be altered. However, following the conclusion of the auction, 28 companies unilaterally relocated their hoardings at their own discretion. Furthermore, advertising continued on 61 hoardings even after their approved display periods had expired.
Consequently, a decision was made to investigate the approvals granted for these location changes, submit a report, and halt the ongoing process. Yet, no action has been taken.
Over the past few years, the harassment associated with hoardings featuring political leaders has escalated significantly. Following Jagdish Panchal’s appointment as the BJP State President, thousands of hoardings were erected to offer him congratulations. Similarly, since Narendra Modi assumed the offices of Chief Minister and subsequently Prime Minister, hoardings featuring his image have been installed on virtually every fourth street.
If, on every hoarding, the rental cost were to be displayed in large letters in one of the corners…
If the actual figures were to be revealed, a major scam could come to light.
Hoardings are used to congratulate politicians and to publicize development works carried out using public funds.
PG Accommodations: In Ahmedabad, obtaining police verification, a Fire Safety No-Objection Certificate (NOC), and an NOC from the respective housing society is mandatory before establishing a Paying Guest (PG) facility or hostel within any residential society or apartment complex. However, PG hostels were found operating in as many as 250 societies. Consequently, 65 PG facilities were sealed in the Bodakdev, Chandlodiya, and Gota areas. Additionally, approximately 25 PG units were sealed in Premchand Nagar.
The Garbage Scam
The Central Workshop spent ₹12 crore on the procurement of dustbins.
Green dustbins were designated for wet/organic waste, while blue dustbins were provided for dry waste.
Complaints have been received regarding the substandard quality of these dustbins. A female corporator from the Ghatlodiya ward has received numerous complaints from residents concerning this issue.
Complaints were lodged alleging that the dustbins distributed by the Corporation were of poor quality. In response to this matter, a BJP corporator filed a formal complaint with Vijay Mistry, the Director of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) Central Workshop. The complaints highlighted that the lids of the dustbins do not close properly and that many of the bins were already damaged upon delivery.
The Garbage Scam
In the East Zone, garbage trolleys were not deployed at 72 designated locations; nevertheless, bills amounting to ₹2.50 crore annually were submitted and paid for garbage collection services.
A payment of ₹2,000 is allocated per shift. Consequently, for operations spanning three shifts, the contractor receives a total payment of ₹6,000. In the East Zone, a sum of ₹2.5 crore was disbursed—at least on paper—as payment for these garbage trolleys.
Discrepancies were observed between the data maintained by the Health Department and that of the Solid Waste Management Department.
Although the AMC had officially declared the Nikol ward to be “trolley-free,” 22 garbage trolleys were, in fact, deployed within the ward, and bills for their services continued to be submitted and paid repeatedly on paper. Given that similar irregularities are suspected in several other parts of the city, demands were raised for a comprehensive city-wide inquiry into the matter; however, no such investigation has been conducted to date. **Handcart Scam**
Handcarts are provided for the collection of waste and for cleaning narrow roads and lanes.
The agency is paid ₹800 per day—amounting to ₹24,000 per month—for each handcart. On an annual basis, a total of ₹2.50 crore is disbursed. Approximately 600 handcarts are deployed across seven zones. However, the actual number of handcarts in operation is lower than the figure officially reported. Furthermore, these handcarts are not equipped with or linked to a Global Positioning System (GPS).
**Pollution at Multi-Level Sites**
Due to the absence of safety nets at multi-level parking sites, fine particles of cement and concrete—generated during construction—were drifting into the surrounding areas, thereby exacerbating air pollution. A fine of ₹35,000 was imposed on the agency, Infracon.
Thousands of other builders routinely flout this regulation; yet, no fines have been levied against them.
**Exorbitant Spending on Traffic Circle Beautification**
Between 2021 and 2025, lakhs of rupees were spent on the beautification of 36 traffic circles located in the eastern zones. Specifically, ₹13 lakhs were spent on the Maharana Pratap Circle, ₹11.95 lakhs on the Surelia Circle, and ₹11 lakhs on the Anupam Cinema Circle. Expenditures ranging from ₹2.50 lakhs to ₹17 lakhs were incurred on circles located in Isanpur, Vatva, and Khokhra. Additionally, five traffic circles were developed in areas such as Gomtipur and Nikol within the eastern zone; these included the Dafnala, Anupam, Hirabhai Tower, and Airport circles.
The junctions were constructed under the joint supervision of the Road Projects, Traffic, and Estate Departments.
A councilor raised questions regarding the quality of the metal artifacts used in these projects. The contracts for this work were awarded to specific contractors under circumstances that gave rise to suspicions of corruption.
**Recruitment Scam**
Irregularities were detected in the recruitment processes for the positions of Estate Sub-Inspector, Surveyor, Health Worker, and Pharmacist. The marks of eight candidates were fraudulently inflated, resulting in their wrongful appointment to these jobs. All 8 employees were suspended on August 11, 2025. A selection list comprising 2,786 candidates and a waiting list of 1,316 candidates were prepared.
**Clinical Trial Scam**
A clinical trial scam involving over 500 patients was perpetrated at VS Hospital. Three patients lost their lives. Dr. Parul Shah and Devang Rana served as the heads of the committee overseeing these trials.
**Fake Job Racket**
Fraudulent offer letters were issued with the promise of securing employment within the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. A fraud amounting to ₹82 lakh was committed by fabricating counterfeit letters purportedly issued by Corporation officials.
**Ward Inspector’s Corruption**
The Anti-Corruption Branch discovered that Sunil Rana, the Ward Inspector for Shahpur, had been amassing assets through corrupt practices over a period of 10 years. He owned properties in Balaji Agora Mall, Jasmine Green, and Khadia. Two of these properties were registered in his wife’s name, and one in his daughter’s name. He had engaged in corrupt activities while granting permissions for residential construction. He held 84 Fixed Deposits (FDs) in banks, totaling ₹1.50 crore.
**Court Scam**
A parallel judicial system was operating with unauthorized permissions, through which objections and claims were being processed.
A sum of ₹104 crore was disbursed to contractors as payment for caution boards installed on roads. Over a span of five years, the Corporation lost all 60 cases contested in arbitration, resulting in a financial loss of ₹107 crore.
Proposals to dismantle this system were considered.
Currently, 6,200 cases remain pending.
Expenditures included ₹1.80 crore for the appointment of arbitrators, ₹1.60 crore for legal fees, and ₹104 crore in payments to contractors—the very entities against whom the AMC was contesting 60 cases.
**₹450 Crore Road Scam**
During the 2017 monsoon season, even amidst normal rainfall, 190 kilometers of roads—constructed at a cost of ₹450 crore—were washed away due to collusion between contractors and the Engineering Department. No strict action was taken in this regard until 2026.
A total of 45 engineers—including 7 Additional City Engineers—were issued 81 notices concerning various road-related matters.
The officials do not appear inclined to take disciplinary measures, ranging from withholding increments and issuing reprimands to imposing suspensions. Most of the new roads constructed between 2015 and 2026 are already deteriorating.
Three contractors were blacklisted for a period of three years. Following an order from the High Court, the administration initiated measures regarding the roads…
An inspection was conducted. Large-scale theft of asphalt was uncovered.
In the new Western Zone, payments amounting to ₹100 crore were made against bogus bills submitted by the IOC. The investigation into the road scam proceeded at a sluggish pace.
**Misguided Capital Investment**
A sports complex, built at a cost of ₹27 crore, had been ready for use for five months; however, when the government failed to demonstrate any readiness to open it, the Congress party proceeded to inaugurate it.
**Housing**
Many of the 10,000 houses constructed for the poor are currently in a dilapidated condition. No new housing units are being built.
A decision was made to redevelop 14 slum quarters, yet no action has been taken.
**Housing Scam**
A scam involving the allotment of houses under the Gota EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) Housing Scheme was uncovered.
Allegations of corruption surfaced regarding the Shivam Housing Scheme in Odhav. 40% of the planned housing units were never constructed. For the benefit of 1,332 families, the promised two Anganwadis, two health centers, and two community centers were never built. Furthermore, maintenance charges amounting to ₹50,000 per household were collected over a period of seven years.
**Major Scams Over the Last 10 Years**
2013: V.S. Hospital Fake Receipt Scandal
2016: L.G. Hospital Cataract Surgery Scandal
January 2016: City Hospital Cataract Surgery Scandal
2016: Bodakdev Civic Center Cash Scam
2017: ₹400 Crore Road Collapse Scam
2017: IOC Fake Bills Scam
2019: Assistant Municipal Commissioner Recruitment Scam
2022: Property Tax Credit Scam involving over 200 fraudulent entries
2023: Suspension of the then-City Engineer in connection with the Hatkeshwar Bridge Case
2025: Technical Supervisor Recruitment Scam (Google Translation from Gujarati)
