As many as 12 cases of alleged graft in Commonwealth Games-related projects carried out by various Government departments have been closed following months of investigation by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

The cases in which closure reports have been filed includes procurement of about Rs 100 crore secure communication network ‘Tetra’ and contract for upgradation of houses constructed in Vasant Kunj, among others.

The inquiry in procurement of Tetra ‘secure communication network for Commonwealth Games 2010’ (on complaint from Dr Harsh Vardhan) was carried out. “The Commission has closed the matter,” the CVC said in an RTI reply.

Complaint related to alleged irregularities in construction of roads, sewer, causing of loss of Rs 50 crore, was also closed by the anti-corruption watchdog, the reply said.

“On payment to the contractor and low quality work at Archery and TT stadium at Yamuna Sports Complex, it is alleged that 600-1,000 per cent over payment has been made. Report received from Delhi Development Authority recommended closure of the complaint. The Commission noted the position as brought out by DDA,” it said.

Of the total of 53 CWG graft cases examined by the CVC, 28 were still in different stages of investigation, 13 were sent to CBI for further investigation and 12 were closed.

In one of the matters, the CVC was carrying out a direct investigation against A K Jain, former Member (Finance), Prasar Bharati.

The projects, investigated by CVC among other probe agencies, were related to the conduct of the mega sporting extravaganza.

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