NLCIL faces scrutiny over ₹332 crore cost overrun
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- project includes housing
- ₹192 crore
Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Ltd (NLCIL) is under investigation for bypassing tender norms in appointing a project management consultant, leading to a cost overrun of ₹332 crore for a township project in Odisha. This has sparked demands for a CBI inquiry, potentially impacting future project approvals.
The ₹192 crore project includes housing for employees and essential facilities, now mired in legal issues, which may affect NLCIL's operational timeline and investor sentiment.
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