DVAC files cases against PWD officials for misappropriation of funds in Ranipet

Thu Nov 28 17:01:28 UTC 2024: ## DVAC Files Corruption Case Against Five Over Hospital Lift Project

**Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, November 28, 2024** – The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has filed a corruption case against five individuals, including four Public Works Department (PWD) engineers, for alleged misappropriation of funds in a hospital renovation project.

The case centers around the installation of new lifts at the Government Taluk Hospital in Walajah town, Ranipet. In 2017-2018, the state government allocated ₹5 crore for the construction of a new building, including two lifts, to improve hospital facilities. While ₹27.50 lakh, including ₹6.81 lakh specifically for the lifts, was disbursed, the lifts were not installed until 2022, prompting an investigation.

The DVAC investigation revealed that despite the funds being released, the lift installation was delayed. Charges of misappropriation have been filed against former Assistant Executive Engineers Muralidaran and Senthil Kumar, Assistant Engineer Devan, Junior Engineer Rajamani, and a private contractor, Senthil Kumar. The DVAC investigation is ongoing.