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The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

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 · Feb 9, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

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 · Aug 18, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

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 · Jun 23, 2023

Govt. trying to break contractors’ association: Siddaramaiah

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The Hindu · Aug 30, 2022

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…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022

Cabinet takes note of ‘40% commission’ charge

Is Kempanna auditor general?: Law Minister

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022