India, July 21 -- Municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram has ordered strict action against departments avoiding third-party checks for development works over Rs.5 lakh.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) carries out development works worth over Rs.5 lakh every year (excluding repair and maintenance). As per government rules, the quality of these works must be checked by Engineers India Limited (EIL), a third-party agency appointed by the Government of India.

However, it was found that some departments were avoiding this mandatory quality check. Taking serious note of the issue, Ram issued the order on July 17.

"All zonal and regional offices must get at least 10% of their ongoing works inspected through the vigilance department. Th...