Ludhiana, Dec. 11 -- Senior deputy mayor Rakesh Prashar on Wednesday wrote to the MC commissioner, asking the official to review the structure of the tender pertaining to the facelift of Nehru Rose Garden, estimated to be Rs.8.46 crore.

Referring to Rs.3.29 crore that has been earmarked in the tender for horticulture, he called for ensuring stronger accountability mechanisms. He pointed out that although the estimate allocates a large sum for horticulture, the draft tender does not specify the contractor's responsibility for long-term maintenance.

A detailed breakup of the proposal-prepared by the building and roads (B&R) branch-shows that the beautification plan includes civil works worth Rs.1.32 crore, lighting and electrical upgrades...