New Delhi: In a big update for the people of Delhi, the Delhi government has scrapped the Rs 60 lakh renovation tender for chief minister Rekha Gupta’s official residence citing “administrative reasons”. As per a report by PTI news agency carried last week, the Public Works Department (PWD) had to carry out upgradation work worth over Rs 59.40 lakh at Bungalow Number 1, Raj Niwas Marg, which has been allotted to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
The work consisted of fix electrical and civil work, involving the installation of 14 split air conditioners worth Rs 7.7 lakh, five LED TVs worth Rs 9.9 lakh, and 23 ceiling fans with a remote control costing Rs 1.8 lakh.
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Fourteen CCTV cameras worth Rs 5.74 lakh will be installed, and the residence with UPS system for power backup were expected to be placed. Not stopping here, other appliances include six geysers for Rs 91,000, one automatic washing machine for Rs 77,000, a toast grill for Rs 85,000, and one dishwasher for Rs 60,000 were also planned under the upgradation work.
A total of 23 ceiling fans worth Rs 1.8 lakh and, as part of illumination work, 115 lamps, hanging lights, and three big chandeliers will be put up in the house at the cost of Rs 6 lakh. The overall cost of renovation is Rs 59,40,170.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta welcomed the Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) decision to stay the implementation of the policy regarding end-of-life (EOL) vehicles in the national capital till November 1, stating that the Delhi government had raised the concerns of the people and the commission took cognisance of it.
Speaking to reporters, CM Rekha Gupta said, “The previous governments never understood this problem being faced by the people. They neither worked on pollution nor on policy. When the CAQM decided to issue this order and the decision of the Court was also included in the order, we had put forward the problem being faced by the people of Delhi, and they should not face injustice. Taking cognisance of our stand, they have put this order on hold till 1 November 2025, and we will also work towards giving relief to the people of Delhi… All this chaos was created by the previous government and our government will work towards solving it.”
(With inputs from agencies)