Chennai Corporation Investigates Fake Certificates Allegation

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is currently investigating a complaint against two contractors for allegedly submitting fake certificates for a ‘design mix’ required for laying interior roads. The complaint was filed by a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) firm, LandTech AEPC Private Limited, on April 15, claiming that the certificates obtained by the contractors were fake. The GCC issued a show-cause notice to K.G. Constructions and U.R. Subramaniam, the two contractors involved, on April 16.

According to Superintendent Engineer C.A. Balamurali, contractors must submit a ‘design mix’ report for the roads they are laying, and the certificates must be approved by the concerned department of Anna University. Pending verification from Anna University, the GCC has initiated work to prepare the road mix, and severe action will be taken against the contractors and PMC if the irregularities are confirmed, including blacklisting and criminal proceedings.