HC gives nod to take action against former minister SP Velumani
Advocate General R Shunmugasundaram representing the state said the High Court in 2020 ordered that no further action should be taken based on the preliminary investigation done in 2019.
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to proceed with the findings of the preliminary inquiry conducted by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) regarding irregularities in the tenders awarded by Chennai Corporation between 2018 - 2019. The government cannot be restrained from taking legal actions, said the division bench comprising Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice PD Audikesavalu..
In 2020, Arappor Iyakkam filed a petition seeking the government to initiate an inquiry regarding its complaint against former municipal administration minister SP Velumani and former Chennai corporation commissioner D Karthikeyan.
Advocate General R Shunmugasundaram representing the state said the High Court in 2020 ordered that no further action should be taken based on the preliminary investigation done in 2019. Subsequently, the A-G requested a further investigation and legal action in the case. A total of 37 tenders worth Rs 590 crore were awarded to renovate roads and stormwater drainage in Chennai.