Karnataka’s CM B.S. Yediyurappa seems to be in action mode, CM has ordered an investigation into the alleged inflated subsidy bills in running Indira Canteens. The Chief Minister has also ordered a probe into the alleged irregularities in projects approved by the Empowered Committee between November 3, 2016 (when the committee was formed) and June 30, 2019. He has also sought status report on the quality and progress of the projects. The order states that many of these projects got 32% more money than the actual amount from the government. Referring to Indira Canteens, the order states that two contractors — Chelftalk Food & Hospitality Services Pvt. Ltd. and Rewards — have together been receiving ₹6,82,81,373 as subsidy. In the backdrop of complaints received against over-billing for subsidies given to Indira canteens, a thorough investigation has to be conducted, the order states.
CM Yediyurappa orders investigation in alleged inflated subsidy bills in running Indira Canteens
