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Buzz in babudom: CBI probe against central govt housing body

IPS officer finds favour with Jayalalithaa for RS ticket

GN Bureau | May 27, 2013

Ajay Maken, Union Minister of Housing and Poverty alleviation has ordered a CBI probe into the allegation of poor quality dwelling units by Central Government Employees Welfare Housing Organisation (CGEWHO) in Chennai, Vishakhapatnam and four other places.
The allegations were made by central government employees who were allotted the flats. The employees also alleged misappropriation of funds, and inordinate delays in completing the projects.
By ordering the probe the, the central government hopes to win the confidence of a clutch of central government employees who are an important vote bank.
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