TURA, Oct. 22 -- Social activist Nilbath Ch Marak's question to the GHADC over an amount of Rs 5.82 crores disbursed under the head of information, education and communication (IEC) has once again brought the focus on corruption in the Council.The activist, who had earlier taken an RTI over the Rs 100.71 crore SPA given to the GHADC, found an amount of Rs 5.82 crores under Serial number 41 of the RTI reply and stated that he was confused.

"From what we know there is no department under GHADC which deals with IEC so on what basis was the fund provided to the contractor is what we want to know. Further what developments were made under IEC is questionable," said Nilbath.

The contract, which was awarded to one Twinkle Newar A Sangma, saw a...