New Lucknow airport terminal referred to CVC

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has decided to refer the matter of irregularities in the construction of the new terminal building at the Charan Singh Airport, Lucknow, to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The building was constructed by M/s IPL, Brahmaputra Infrastructure, at a cost of about Rs 90 crore, of which Rs 85 crore has already been paid to the contractor. Singh’s decision is based on a preliminary enquiry report by a committee headed by Samir Sahai, chief vigilance officer, Pawan Hans Helicopters.