The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi Government has arrested former Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Kumar Jain, IAS officer and former CEO of Delhi jal Board Udit Prakash Rai and four other accused persons in connection with irregularities and criminal conspiracy in the tendering process relating to augmentation and upgradation of Sewage Treatment Plants of the Delhi Jal Board. The case was registered against them on the complaint of the Directorate of Vigilance.
During the course of investigation, it was revealed that the tendering process allegedly involved restrictive technical specifications and conditions favouring a particular technology provider, thereby restricting competition and providing undue advantage to a selected private entity. Investigation further revealed that private persons were allegedly in regular communication with certain public servants and intermediaries in order to manipulate the tender process. ACB said, it indicates an alleged nexus between private persons and public functionaries for influencing the tender conditions in favour of a particular technology provider. The investigation is examining the complete money trail and the alleged proceeds of crime.
