PCMC Chief Engineer Arrested For ₹19,000 Bribe
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Chief Engineer Pramod Ombhase arrested for bribery. He allegedly demanded ₹19,000 to clear water pipeline contracts.
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Pramod Sudhakar Ombhase, Chief Engineer of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's Water Supply Department, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding a ₹19,000 bribe.
The bribe was to clear agreements for civic works worth around ₹38 lakh. A case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act at Sant Tukaram Nagar police station.
According to the ACB, the case relates to five tenders worth a total of ₹91.57 lakh awarded to a contractor for pipeline maintenance, repairs and the laying of new pipelines. Ombhase allegedly demanded ₹45,785 to sign the agreements for all five tenders.
The complainant approached the ACB on June 11, and during verification, the ACB confirmed an alleged demand of ₹19,000. Ombhase had admitted to previously accepting a bribe from the complainant.
The ACB's Pune unit conducted the operation under the supervision of its senior officers. The allegations against Ombhase remain subject to investigation.
Frequently asked questions
How much bribe was demanded by PCMC Chief Engineer?
The PCMC Chief Engineer allegedly demanded a ₹19,000 bribe to clear agreements for civic works worth around ₹38 lakh.
What is the total value of the five tenders?
The five tenders are worth a total of ₹91.57 lakh.
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