The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) took cognisance of his two earlier complaints and sought factual reports from the Public Works Department (PWD).
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has directed the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi government to conduct a detailed probe into the alleged merger of properties to expand the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow and the expenditures incurred on its interiors, BJP leader Vijender Gupta said on Saturday, reported PTI.
However, no immediate reaction was available from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) or its convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on the matter.
The bungalow labelled as "Sheesh Mahal" by the BJP for alleged corruption was occupied by Arvind Kejriwal as the chief minister of Delhi from 2015 till the first week of October last year.
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) took cognisance of his two earlier complaints and sought factual reports from the Public Works Department (PWD), based on which it has now directed a detailed probe to be conducted, said Gupta.
In his first complaint to the CVC, the newly elected BJP MLA from Rohini alleged that Kejriwal flouted building regulations to construct a lavish mansion covering 40,000 square yards (8 acres) of land.
Government properties, including plot Nos. 45 and 47 on Rajpur Road (previously housing senior officials and judges in Type-V flats) and two bungalows (8-A and 8-B, Flag Staff Road), were demolished and merged into the new residence, violating ground coverage and floor area ratio norms and lacking proper layout plan approvals, Gupta alleged.
In his second complaint, Gupta alleged "extravagant spending" on the renovation and interior decoration of the bungalow on 6, Flag Staff Road.
He also claimed "massive financial irregularities" and expenditure of crores of rupees from the taxpayers' money on luxurious amenities in the bungalow.
On October 16 last year, the CVC had registered a complaint for further investigation into the matter and forwarded it to the CPWD for further probe. In December, a factual report based on Gupta's complaint was submitted to the CVC by the CPWD's chief vigilance officer.
Earlier this week, on Thursday, the CVC informed Gupta that after examining the factual report, the CPWD's CVO has been "advised to conduct a detailed inquiry into the matter," assuring him that "appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry report.".
CBI Action On Sheesh Mahal Row
A year ago, in September 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered a preliminary inquiry into the matter, months after the Home Ministry had asked the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to conduct a special audit into alleged irregularities and violations in the reconstruction of the bungalow.