SC directs CBI inquiry into allegations of corruption, nepotism linking Arunachal CM, family in award of public contracts
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Why in news
The Supreme Court directed the CBI to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations of corruption and nepotism involving the family of Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu regarding public contracts worth ₹1,270 crore.
Background
The Supreme Court ordered the CBI to investigate the award process and statutory compliance for contracts totaling ₹1,270 crore awarded over 10 years. The CBI is tasked with tracing beneficial ownership and fund flows, with a mandated completion timeline of 16 weeks.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCBI: Central Bureau of Investigation, a premier investigating agency in India
- FactAlleged contract value: ₹1,270 crore awarded over a 10-year period
- FactInvestigation timeline: CBI directed to complete the preliminary inquiry within 16 weeks
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring accountability and transparency in the awarding of public contracts to prevent nepotism and corruption.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional oversight: Need for robust audit mechanisms to monitor high-value public procurement processes
- Transparency deficit: Lack of public disclosure in contract awarding leading to potential cronyism
- Judicial intervention: Balancing executive autonomy with the court's power to ensure administrative integrity
Keywords: Accountability · Transparency · Public Procurement · Judicial Review · Nepotism · Administrative Integrity
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