Hyderabad: The CBI Hyderabad Zonal Office launched an investigation into financial irregularities in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) at NTPC Ramagundam in Peddapalli district. The probe began after an FIR was filed on October 14 for alleged manipulation of bills and approvals.
CBI investigates ₹35 crore BHEL billing scam
Officials said the case involved irregular payments worth ₹35.03 crore during the 2021–22 financial year. Vigilance Additional General Manager Harish Kumar Gupta complained in March. He named nine people, including BHEL Assistant General Manager Kodape Sunil Kumar.
Forged bills submitted by contractor firms
Investigators found that Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited from Kolkata and Power Mech Projects Private Limited handled the boiler erection and commissioning works. Bridge and Roof created fake wage bills and submitted them to BHEL. The firm cleared those bills, causing excess payments of ₹35.03 crore.
CBI teams are now checking all payment files, contracts, and internal approvals to trace those behind the scam.