India, July 29 -- New Delhi

The Delhi government on Monday recommended an Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) probe into alleged irregularities in the under-construction Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 and the payment of Rs.175 crore to the contractor executing the work, officials familiar with the developments said.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta issued the directions on Monday while reviewing the project, while chairing a meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee. Officials said that concerns were raised over the Public Works Department's (PWD) negligence and prolonged delays in the project during the meeting.

The CM instructed senior officials to ensure its timely completion, noting that the payment was allegedly necessitated because the p...