Overview

• The vigilance wing sent a reminder to A‑Ward to produce records for 2023–2025 beautification and slum‑improvement projects estimated at about ₹103 crore.
• A preliminary inspection and sample audit reported missing original work orders, compliance lapses, and questionable expenditures across multiple works.
• Inspectors cited work orders for repairs to a non‑existent community hall in Colaba, unimplemented Badhwar Park estimates without a district collector NOC, and partial work at a Shivaji memorial.
• The sample review of 29 of 205 works yielded provisional savings of ₹28.32 lakh, deductions of ₹1.33 lakh, recoveries of ₹64,872, and penalties totaling ₹12.72 lakh.
• Officials differ on document submission, with A‑Ward saying files were sent on September 29 after earlier notices on August 14 and September 22, while the vigilance department says it has not received them.