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Crime
Uttar Pradesh dustbin scam: Govt pays Rs 14,000 per bin, three times market price
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 01:37 AM
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An investigation revealed that the Uttar Pradesh government spent about Rs 27 lakh on dustbins, paying Rs 14,000 per unit while the market price is around Rs 3,400.
A recent probe into a procurement deal in Uttar Pradesh has uncovered a significant price discrepancy in the purchase of municipal dustbins. The state reportedly spent roughly Rs 27 lakh, allocating Rs 14,000 for each bin, a figure that is more than four times the prevailing market rate of about Rs 3,400.
The over‑pricing has raised concerns among anti‑corruption agencies and opposition lawmakers, who allege that the inflated costs point to possible irregularities in the tendering process. No official comment has been released by the department responsible for the purchase.
Authorities are said to be reviewing the contracts and may initiate further inquiry to determine whether any procedural violations or fraud occurred. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of public‑sector procurement across Indian states.
If proven, the irregularities could lead to recovery of funds and potential legal action against officials involved. The matter remains under investigation.
The incident adds to a series of recent procurement controversies that have prompted calls for greater transparency and stricter oversight in government spending.
The over‑pricing has raised concerns among anti‑corruption agencies and opposition lawmakers, who allege that the inflated costs point to possible irregularities in the tendering process. No official comment has been released by the department responsible for the purchase.
Authorities are said to be reviewing the contracts and may initiate further inquiry to determine whether any procedural violations or fraud occurred. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of public‑sector procurement across Indian states.
If proven, the irregularities could lead to recovery of funds and potential legal action against officials involved. The matter remains under investigation.
The incident adds to a series of recent procurement controversies that have prompted calls for greater transparency and stricter oversight in government spending.