India, April 3 -- LUCKNOW Invest UP came into existence around five years ago with the sole objective to propel Uttar Pradesh as the most favoured destination for investors. This nodal agency for attracting and tracking investments, which was moving in the right direction after inception, has of late been mired in controversy.

Things changed after its CEO Abhishek Prakash faced allegations of demanding a 5% commission for approving a Rs.8000-crore solar power project from a Punjab-based company. Following a complaint by the investor, Prakash was suspended and a probe was ordered. More skeletons are likely to tumble out of the cupboard as the inquiry progresses.

Projects approved by him in the recent past are also under the lens. These i...