Multi-crore Irrigation Scam: ED in action
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties to the tune of Rs.70.15 crores belonging to Gurinder Singh, a Punjab-based contractor and alleged kingpin of the multi-crore irrigation scam, and his wife.
The attachment includes a total of 27 immovable properties located in Punjab and Chandigarh. The ED had initiated the investigation on the basis of an FIR registered under various sections of the IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
It was alleged that detailed notices inviting tenders (DNITs) for various irrigation projects in Punjab were tailor-made keeping in view the eligibility conditions of contractor Gurinder Singh.
Besides, various irregularities were also seen in relation to the allotment and execution of such projects to favor Gurinder Singh, which resulted in huge losses to the government exchequer.
The ED had initially identified movable properties (in the form of bank balances) beneficially owned by Gurinder Singh and the same were found to be part of proceeds of crime so acquired and possessed by Singh by way of commission of the scheduled offence.
Accordingly, such bank balances to Rs.41.50 crore were provisionally attached.
The ED learnt that the proceeds of crime so acquired and obtained by Singh are also available in the form of various immovable properties. The total proceeds of crime identified and attached so far, in this case, stand at Rs.112 crore.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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Sending nervous strikes to all corrupt to worry & stop further
This is undemocratic way of ED investigation. Case should go to International court of Justice and to be discussed in United Nations and West should allow these corrupt to open bank accounts in XYZ island and should give permanent passport & visa to live & die there.
The corrupt is not allowed to go to Dubai or Switzerland or any exotic tourist destinations. This is totally illegal & fight till death