'Take action on petition on 'corruption' in various sectors'

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Apr 30 2015 | 10:07 PM IST
PMK filed a petition in the Madras High court today, seeking directions to the Governor to take action on their representation on alleged corruption in various sectors like construction, mining, power projects, education and recruitment of transport employees.
PMK President G K Mani, in his petition, said he had sent a representation to the Governor on February 17, 2015, attaching 'proof' of corruption charges against some ministers and officials of various departments. He had requested the Governor to initiate action in accordance with power bestowed on the constitutional post.
He contended that despite the representation, the Governor had failed to take action. As such, he prayed that the court direct the Governor's Secretary to submit details of the action taken on the complaint
The charges levelled by PMK include those pertaining to 'illegal' mining of granite, coastal mineral sand and river sand, along with delay in completion of power projects, failure to recover penalties from power plant contractors and purchase of electricity from private players at exorbitant rates.
Mani also alleged there was corruption in construction and building approvals, appointments in education sector, liquor business, recruitment of transport employees, solar power-driven green house projects and in granting permission to the Coca Cola plant.
Admitting the petition, Justice M Sathyanarayanan adjourned the matter to June 9.
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First Published: Apr 30 2015 | 10:07 PM IST