The recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report seems to have opened a can of worms for the members of the controversial Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society.
The recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report seems to have opened a can of worms for the members of the controversial Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society and the politicians and bureaucrats involved in clearing the file.
An affidavit filed by Pravin Wategaonkar, one of the petitioners, claims that the CAG report details various irregularities committed by politicians and bureaucrats, which makes a strong case to initiate action under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The affidavit, which was filed on Thursday, claims that the CAG report points the finger at former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who had recommended Uttam Ghakare, Amol Karbhari and Kiran Bhadange for membership in the Adarsh society. All three were allotted flats in the high-rise.
Wategaonkar's affidavit alleges that Karbhari and Bhadange appear to be proxies for Deshmukh, holding two flats — 1503 and 1504. Both Karbhari and Bhadange have received finances totalling to Rs104.5 lakh from Kanhaiyalal Gidwani's family members and Apeksha Impex, reportedly belonging to the Gidwanis.
Allotment of flats to persons recommended by Deshmukh appears to be a quid pro quo (something for something) for clearances given to the society in his official capacity as CM and urban development minister, the affidavit claimed.
Citing the details furnished by the CBI, which is conducting the probe in the scam as per the HC directions, retired army chief General Deepak Kapoor paid Rs70 lakh in six instalments through demand drafts.
General Kapoor had written a letter to then CM Deshmukh in 2008 — while he was still Army chief — seeking membership in the society. Now, he has announced that he will give up the flat allotted to him in Adarsh.
“Ordinarily a person would prefer paying such large amounts in cheques. DD payments require additional bank process of making a DD and also involves bank charges," claimed the affidavit.
Also, there is variance between the information provided by the income-tax department and the CBI regarding the mode of payment by General Kapoor. “This raises suspicion regarding his funds and needs to be investigated,” the affidavit said.
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