BRS Demands Cancellation of Radial Road-2 Tenders, Seeks Probe into Alleged Irregularities
In an open letter to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, KTR sought the disclosure of complete tender records, including estimated costs, financial bids, technical evaluation reports and final contract values, alleging that the process raised concerns over transparency and possible financial loss to the State.
The 81.15-km greenfield expressway is proposed to connect the Outer Ring Road at Budvel with NH-167N near Kodangal and has been divided into three packages.
According to the details cited by KTR, Package-I was awarded to NCC Limited for ₹1,286.03 crore, reportedly 3.95 per cent above the estimated cost. Package-II was awarded to BVSR and Package-III to GKC.
Questioning the pace of the tender evaluation, KTR said the bid submission deadline was September 30 and the technical evaluation, financial bid opening and allocation process were reportedly completed by October 8.
He sought an explanation on how 13 bids for a project of this scale were processed within approximately five working days.
He also alleged inconsistencies in the technical evaluation of bidders, pointing out that GKC was reportedly disqualified in Package-I but qualified in Package-III, while BVSR was qualified in Packages I and II but disqualified in Package-III.
He demanded that the government release the evaluation reports and explain the reasons for the respective decisions.
Referring to court proceedings involving Sushi Infra and Mining Limited, KTR cited allegations that the company’s disqualification across the three packages could result in a potential financial loss of approximately ₹600 crore to the State.
He called for an investigation into the claim and a detailed comparison of bids, estimated costs and final contract values.
KTR also raised concerns over the Radial Road-1 tender, citing an estimated cost of approximately ₹591 crore and an alleged final allocation around 15 per cent above the estimate.
He demanded a comprehensive review of the tendering processes for both projects.
Among his demands were a special Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit of HMDA and HGCL contracts exceeding ₹100 crore awarded over the past three years, publication of tender committee minutes and comparative statements, and a white paper detailing bidder disqualifications and contract allocations.
KTR said the government should establish the facts through documentary evidence and ensure accountability if any irregularities or financial losses were proved.
He stressed that transparent tendering procedures and uniform application of eligibility criteria were essential to protecting public money.
