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A General Manager (Projects) of the Greater Noida Authority, identified as A.K. Singh, has been accused of seeking cash from contractors in return for promises of major government tenders. The alleged demands range from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh, while sources claim that a collection target of ₹10 crore has been set. The allegations have raised concerns among contractors about pressure on businesses seeking public development projects and the transparency of the authority’s tendering process.
Sources familiar with developments within the authority claim that contractors have been told to arrange money urgently in the name of senior officials. They were allegedly assured that payments would be treated as advances against government contracts expected to be awarded in the future.
Contractors allegedly asked to pay in advance
Sources claim that A.K. Singh approached contractors and conveyed that substantial sums had to be delivered to senior officials without delay. The amount allegedly sought from each contractor depended on the scale of the business, with demands ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh.
The alleged collection exercise is said to have an overall target of ₹10 crore. Contractors were reportedly given to understand that those making payments would be considered for major development projects through the authority’s future tender process.
The claims have caused unease among contractors associated with development work in Greater Noida. The alleged use of senior officials’ names to seek money has added to their concerns, as public contracts are expected to be awarded through established procedures.
Contractors fear losing future projects
Several contractors are reportedly worried that refusing the alleged demands could affect their chances of securing future projects. Some have described feeling compelled to comply. Sources used the phrase “मरता क्या न करता” to convey the position in which some contractors believe they have been placed.
One contractor, who requested anonymity, alleged that he had already paid ₹50 lakh in the name of senior officials. The claim has not been independently corroborated.
Sources have compared the alleged advance-payment arrangement with practices they say existed under previous administrations led by the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party. They claim commissions were generally sought after contracts had been awarded during those periods, whereas the current allegations concern money being demanded before tenders are issued.
Tender transparency and official response under scrutiny
If substantiated, the allegations could raise serious questions about public procurement and the allocation of infrastructure and development contracts. Demands for advance payments in exchange for future tenders would call into question whether contractors can compete on equal terms.
However, the allegations against A.K. Singh, the claimed involvement of senior officials and the reported ₹10 crore target remain unverified. No official response or inquiry findings are mentioned in the available account.
The key question is whether the authority will examine the claims, establish whether money was sought or paid, and determine whether its tendering procedures were compromised. Any assessment would need to distinguish allegations made by contractors from facts established through records or an official investigation. The claims remain allegations and are not proof of wrongdoing.
The controversy has placed the authority’s contract-award process under scrutiny. The allegations now require examination to establish the facts and ensure fair competition among bidders.
