Nashik Jalyukt Shivar Tender Scandal: 16 Crore Project Stalled as Engineer Departs
• Allegations of Deliberate Stalling to Manipulate Contractors
• Approval Granted, But Funding Remained a Caveat
• A Rushed Recruitment Drive to Fast-Track Tenders
A ₹16 crore Jalyukt Shivar tender process in Nashik has been stalled following the foreign leave of Executive Engineer Vaishali Thakare. A Sprouts News investigation reveals allegations of deliberate procedural delays aimed at influencing contractor selection ahead of the election code of conduct. Despite administrative approval for 58 water conservation projects costing ₹15.95 crore, funding bottlenecks and rushed recruitments have put the flagship Jalyukt Shivar initiative at risk during a critical pre-election phase.
- Nashik Jalyukt Shivar Tender Scandal: 16 Crore Project Stalled as Engineer Departs
- • Allegations of Deliberate Stalling to Manipulate Contractors
- • Approval Granted, But Funding Remained a Caveat
- • A Rushed Recruitment Drive to Fast-Track Tenders
- Nashik Jalyukt Shivar Tender Delay: 16 Crore Water Projects Stalled as Engineer Departs Amid Election Code Fear
- Jalyukt Shivar’s Ambitious Nashik Plan
- Administrative Approval with a Funding Caveat
- A Rushed Recruitment and Tender Invitation
- The Unexplained Delay in Opening Technical Bids
- Election Code of Conduct Looming Large
- Executive Engineer’s Leave Halts All Progress
- A Tale of Contradictory Priorities Exposed
- Suspicions of Deliberate Stalling Tactics
- Political and Administrative Fallout Deepens
- Public Projects Await Accountability
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Nashik Jalyukt Shivar Tender Delay: 16 Crore Water Projects Stalled as Engineer Departs Amid Election Code Fear
A 16 crore Jalyukt Shivar tender process in Nashik faces indefinite delay. Executive Engineer Vaishali Thakare’s foreign trip has stalled critical water conservation projects. This Sprouts News investigation reveals procedural irregularities now threatening a flagship government scheme.
Jalyukt Shivar’s Ambitious Nashik Plan
The Nashik Zilla Parishad secured administrative approval for 58 projects. These works are part of the Jalyukt Shivar water conservation scheme. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis champions this ambitious statewide initiative. The total project cost is a significant 15.95 crore rupees.
Administrative Approval with a Funding Caveat
Official approvals explicitly stated a critical condition. The tender process should not begin before state funds were received. This standard procedure ensures financial commitment. However, anticipating funding delays, the Water Conservation Department granted special permission. This allowed tenders to proceed without secured money.
A Rushed Recruitment and Tender Invitation
Executive Engineer Vaishali Thakare acted swiftly to avoid tender delays. She requisitioned a clerk on deputation from another department. The General Administration department was reportedly kept in the dark. Files were signed in a single day to expedite the process. Tenders were finally invited in early October.
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The Unexplained Delay in Opening Technical Bids
Tender deadlines concluded in the following weeks. Standard procedure mandates opening technical bids immediately. However, a month has now passed without any action. The technical bids for all 58 contracts remain unopened. This unexplained delay is the core of the controversy.
Election Code of Conduct Looming Large
The State Election Commission may announce local body polls imminently. This will trigger the Model Code of Conduct immediately. No new tenders or work orders can be issued thereafter. The window for completing this tender process is rapidly closing.
Executive Engineer’s Leave Halts All Progress
Executive Engineer Vaishali Thakare has now proceeded on leave. She has reportedly travelled abroad during this critical period. The officer in charge lacks the official digital key or e-token. This essential key is required to open the tender bids online.
A Tale of Contradictory Priorities Exposed
The initial haste contrasts sharply with the subsequent month-long delay. This contradictory approach raises serious questions. Why was recruitment expedited but tenders left unopened? The Sprouts News SIT questions the administration’s conflicting priorities.
Suspicions of Deliberate Stalling Tactics
Sources suggest intense competition exists for these 58 tenders. Each contract attracted an average of 12 bidders. This healthy competition could disrupt pre-arranged contractor agreements. Stalling until the election code provides a convenient excuse. It allows time to pressure unwanted bidders to withdraw.
Political and Administrative Fallout Deepens
The delay directly impacts a key CM Fadnavis initiative in a drought-prone region. It creates administrative paralysis for at least six more weeks. This situation benefits neither the administration nor the public. The investigation reveals a system vulnerable to procedural manipulation.
Public Projects Await Accountability
The 16 crore Jalyukt Shivar scheme is now in limbo. Nashik’s water conservation efforts face significant setbacks. The public awaits a clear explanation for the tender delays. Accountability is essential for restoring faith in public project execution.
