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Corporators allege irregularities in BMC projects, demand special house discussion
BMC corporators from multiple parties accused irregularities and inflated costs in M&E department projects, prompting calls for inquiries and a special general body meeting. The concerns focus on a ₹63-crore skywalk LED project and a Cooper Hospital CSSD procurement tender, with a white paper expected soon.
Why It Matters
The allegations raise questions about governance, tender transparency, and maintenance planning in Mumbai’s municipal projects, with potential implications for public expenditure and service delivery.
Timeline
5 Events
White paper on M&E department expected to be tabled in standing committee
May 10, 2026
A white paper on the M&E department is expected to be tabled in the standing committee within a fortnight.
Sena leader calls for special general body meeting on M&E department
May 10, 2026
Shiv Sena leader in the BMC, Amey Ghole, demanded a special general body meeting to discuss the functioning and accountability of the M&E department.
Shiv Sena (UBT) raises concerns over Cooper Hospital CSSD materials tender
May 7, 2026
Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Sachin Padwal wrote to BMC chief Ashwini Bhide alleging that a tender to procure essential materials for the ₹7-8 crore CSSD project at Cooper Hospital had not been completed, despite a proposed monthly provision of nearly ₹6 lakh for consumables, and questioned how the system could have functioned for about 18 months without the necessary materials.
NCP corporator supports inquiry into M&E tender practices
May 7, 2026
NCP corporator Dr Saeeda Khan concurred with Narwekar, noting that tenders are issued without long-term maintenance planning, leading to widespread non-functionality of installations soon after execution.
BJP corporator raises concerns over ₹63-crore skywalk LED project
May 6, 2026
In a standing committee meeting, BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar alleged inflated costs and tender dilution in the skywalk LED beautification project, claiming LED strips available on GeM cost about ₹650 per metre while the running metre cost was reportedly ₹96,923. He also claimed the tender specifications were altered to favour cheaper technology and that several lights stopped functioning.