Delhi High Court Demands Probe into Corruption Behind Faulty Flyover

The Delhi High Court criticized city authorities over the faulty Nathu Colony Chowk flyover built less than a decade ago. The court emphasized the need for a CBI probe to uncover persons behind this '2015 scam' and questioned why internal inquiries were lacking despite the apparent defects.

In a pointed rebuke, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday called out local authorities over a defective flyover near Nathu Colony Chowk, urging a probe by the CBI. Constructed not even a decade ago, the flyover's structural flaws have led to mounting concerns over potential corruption.

The court bench, led by Chief Justice Manmohan, expressed frustration over the absence of an internal inquiry, highlighting that a report expected since 2021 had not yet surfaced. This delay, they suggested, could indicate attempts to hide corruption. Questions were raised about why heavy traffic was restricted on a flyover meant to manage such loads, reducing it to light vehicle use.

The bench was hearing a PIL from BJP MLA Jitendra Mahajan, which called for repairs and reopening of the flyover. Amidst a row over funds between the PWD and TTDC, the court noted that defects were identified soon after the flyover's handover in 2016, yet remain unresolved, raising public safety concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)