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New Delhi, May 06, 2026: Social worker Rahul Sharma, founder of Road Anti-Corruption Organization (RACO) and the original complainant in the alleged Delhi PWD tender fraud case, has called for a detailed investigation into the financial trail linked to the matter after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a fresh FIR in the case.
The FIR pertains to alleged irregularities in the awarding and execution of PWD contracts connected to the construction of a drain near NH-44 at Shani Mandir, Bakoli village in Delhi. The case names Surender Kumar Bansal, his son Vinay Bansal, other contractors, and unidentified public officials under provisions related to criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and corruption.
According to the complaint filed by Rahul Sharma in 2017, the contract, estimated at approximately ₹4.90 crore, was allegedly awarded at unusually reduced rates. The complaint further alleges that required construction materials, including steel, cement, and ready mix concrete, were not procured despite payments being processed. These allegations were based on documents and records accessed through the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
The complaint also alleges that fake invoices were submitted through associated entities, including firms allegedly operating under the names of Kamal Singh and Pawan Kumar, and that payments amounting to nearly ₹10 crore were released despite discrepancies in execution and procurement records.
The matter was earlier investigated by the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), which had registered an FIR and arrested Vinay Bansal in 2018. The investigation was later transferred to the CBI following administrative decisions involving the Lieutenant Governor and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Commenting on the development, Rahul Sharma said, “This case is not merely about financial irregularities, but about accountability within public institutions and the larger misuse of taxpayer money. The RTI documents and records accessed over the years indicated serious discrepancies in procurement, billing, and execution of public works. Despite these concerns being raised repeatedly, there were prolonged delays in investigation and prosecution. The fresh FIR registered by the CBI is an important step, but the investigation must now go deeper into the complete financial trail, identify how payments were approved despite alleged discrepancies, and determine responsibility at every level. A fair and independent probe is essential to restore public confidence in institutional accountability.”
The CBI investigation is currently ongoing.
