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Karnataka Today newsletter: ‘40% commission culture continues under Congress’, and more

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40% commission culture continuing under Congress regime too, says Karnataka contractors’ association president Kempanna

Karnataka State Contractors’ Association President alleges 40% commission practice continues in Congress government. Says it is causing suffering to contractors.

The Hindu

Contractors submit documents linked with their ‘40% commission’ charge to Nagamohan Das Commission

Commission probing alleged 40% commission in public works during BJP rule receives documents from Contractors' Association. Documents running 600 pages, more to come. Documents show tender irregularities, bill payment violations, and irregularities in payment release. Documents also against officials for corruption. Association and individual contractors approach commission with documents.

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BJP leader Eshwarappa demands enquiry into corruption charges against government

Referring to Karnataka Contractors’ Association president D. Kempanna’s alleged charges of corruption against the Congress government in the State, BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa demanded a thorough probe into the matter by a retired High Court judge.

The Hindu

Contractors’ association complains to CM of ‘harassment’ by BBMP Commissioner, Chief Engineer

Karnataka State Contractors' Assoc. met CM Siddaramaiah to complain about "harassment" by BBMP officials. CM assured to summon them & discuss grievances. He said he'd clear pending bills asap & look into genuine demands. Govt. must stop taking up new works without clearing old dues.

The Hindu

Income tax search at contractor’s house reportedly leads to Rs 42cr, sparks political allegations, counter allegations

BENGALURU: Income Tax (I-T) officials have been carrying out search and seizure operations at properties of several contractors in Karnataka since Thursday, sparking political allegations and counter allegations in the state.

The Times of India

Contractors set 30-day deadline for pending bills to be cleared

Karnataka State Contractors' Association sets 30-day deadline for govt. to clear pending bills, threatens protest if not met. Association President D. Kempanna says payments not being honoured due to ongoing investigations & haphazard payments. Public Works Dept. led by Minister Satish Jarkiholi following seniority. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar assures justice…

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Karnataka sets up committee headed by retired judge Nagamohan Das to probe 40% bribery allegation against previous BJP govt.

The Karnataka government has set up a committee headed by retired High Court judge H.N. Nagamohan Das to probe the “40% commission” allegation levelled by the Karnataka State Contractors’ Association during the previous BJP regime. The committee has been asked to submit the report in 30 days.

The Hindu

Will retire from politics if bribery allegations are proved: Shivakumar

DCM Shivakumar says he'll retire if allegations of demanding commission from contractors to clear bills are proven. Kempanna filed complaint with CM Siddaramaiah. BJP leaders requested probe. Kempanna opposed inquiry, demanded immediate clearance of bills. Gopalaiah challenged Kempanna to reveal names of BJP MLAs/ministers who demanded commission or apologise.

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North Karnataka contractors warn State govt. that they will stop project works if bills are not paid

Taking exception to the delay in clearing pending bills, the North Karnataka Civil Contractors Association has warned the State government that it will stop works related to government projects if the government continues to delay payment of pending bills. Addressing presspersons in Dharwad on Monday, president of North Karnataka Civil…

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Commission mafia will be controlled to revive Karnataka's financial health: CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met a delegation of contractors led by KSCA President D. Kempanna in Bengaluru on June 23 and promised that following the Budget session, he would convene a meeting of Finance Department and BBMP officials to sort out the pending bills issue.

The Hindu

Govt. trying to break contractors’ association: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru

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Will submit documents only to judicial commission, says contractors’ association

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association (KSCA) on Thursday said that it was willing to submit documents to a judicial commission instead of the Lokayukta to prevent “harassment to its members”, even as the Congress asked why the government was not willing to announce a judicial inquiry if it had nothing…

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Cabinet takes note of ‘40% commission’ charge

Is Kempanna auditor general?: Law Minister

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Contractors’ association set to write another letter on corruption

Bengaluru

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Contractors unhappy over ₹50 crore limit for Pre-Tender Scrutiny Committee

Bengaluru

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A death in Belagavi, and a trail of corruption

A contractor from Belagavi district was found dead after making allegations of corruption against a minister in the Basavaraj Bommai Cabinet, who has since stepped down. K.V. Aditya Bharadwaj and Rishikesh Bahadur Desai explore the issues surrounding the death and the larger rot in the system that it exposes.

The Times of India

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai promises mechanism to curb graft in contracts

BENGALURU: Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday promised a delegation of the Karnataka State Contractors’ Association that he will put a transparent system in place to curb irregularities in awarding infrastructure tenders and government contracts.

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CM meets contractors, promises to streamline process to reduce corruption

Contractors welcome move, but say they have not shelved their plans to launch a protest

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Contractors’ association threatens to strike work, expose Ministers, MLAs

It wants Bommai to convene a meeting and resolve the issue in the next fortnight

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‘Death of Santhosh proves what we said about 40% kickback demand’

Bengaluru

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Contractors’ association up in arms against kickbacks and corruption

They plan to stage a massive protest rally by April end

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