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Inquiry demanded into high cost of toilet construction

As per records construction work commenced on 19 July 2018 and it was completed on 21 January 2019. Surprising that as per the construction of the toilet, it was revealed that hardly one lakh has been spent for erection of the small toilet. The small toilet is protected by four pieces of tin and two fibre doors.

Inquiry demanded into high cost of toilet construction

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Believe it or not, a small toilet constructed on the roof of a double storeyed building has ‘officially cost’ Rs 6,63,200 and very few people know about its existence.

The toilet is on the roof of a market complex bang in front of the government bus terminus where a public toilet is already there. The private agency which had constructed the small roof top toilet has allegedly billed it at Rs. 6,63,200. The municipal administration is supposed to have engaged the agency

As per records construction work commenced on 19 July 2018 and it was completed on 21 January 2019. Surprising that as per the construction of the toilet, it was revealed that hardly one lakh has been spent for erection of the small toilet. The small toilet is protected by four pieces of tin and two fibre doors.

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It is a clear case of misappropriation of funds and the kind of loot taking place in the Swachha Bharat scheme. JMM leader Kalinga Keshari Jena demanded a high level inquiry and stern action against culprits.

“We will bring notice it to executive officer of the municipality very soon and asked the authority about total money had utilized for which ways,” charged the JMM leader.

Former ward councilor Laxmidhar Howra demanded for vigilance inquiry and stringent action should be taken against who have involved in the scam.

Executive Officer of the civic body, Saroj Kumar Dash expressed his ignorance about the toilet. He said necessary action will take after spot visit.

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