Maharashtra orders 15-day probe into Nashik ring road realignment

The Maharashtra government has ordered a 15-day probe into allegations concerning the realignment of the Nashik ring road in Nashik. The investigation was initiated following accusations from the political Opposition that the infrastructure project's route was altered to benefit a few specific individuals.

The formal inquiry will examine the decision-making process behind the road's route. Investigators have been tasked with completing the probe and submitting their findings within the stipulated 15-day window.

The probe will focus on the administrative approvals and the technical evaluations that led to the changes in the ring road's layout. Authorities will review official files, land acquisition records, and mapping data associated with the project in Nashik.

The political Opposition has actively demanded transparency regarding the project. According to their claims, the altered route bypassed certain areas while specifically incorporating others, allegedly raising the land value for a select group of landowners and developers.

In response to these allegations, the state administration stepped in to order the time-bound probe. The investigation aims to determine whether favoritism, corruption, or procedural lapses occurred during the planning and realignment phases of the road project.

The Maharashtra government's decision to launch a time-bound inquiry reflects the administrative pressure to address these allegations. Officials stated that the investigation will be thorough and aimed at maintaining public trust in state-led infrastructure developments.

With the 15-day deadline set, the probe committee is expected to submit a comprehensive report detailing whether any rules were bypassed or if undue influence was exercised during the planning stages of the Nashik ring road.