Cong seeks probe into DTC Welfare Fund ‘misappropriation’
Urges L-G Saxena, CM Rekha to intervene in the matter
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President Devender Yadav has demanded an immediate and impartial investigation into the alleged misappropriation of over Rs 22 lakh from the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) Employees Welfare Fund, accusing DTC’s Social Welfare Department officials of financial irregularities.
Yadav urged Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to intervene in the matter and order criminal as well as departmental action against those involved. He also suggested that the case could be referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough probe into corruption within the DTC.
He said the alleged fraud was particularly alarming given that the DTC is already suffering losses of Rs 97,000 crore. “If a fair investigation is conducted, it will expose a large network of organised corruption within the DTC,” Yadav claimed.
The Congress leader pointed to the absence of a full-time Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the DTC for over five years as a key reason behind rampant corruption. He said the post had been handled through additional charge rather than being filled by a permanent IPS officer, which has weakened oversight and accountability.
Yadav demanded strict action against officials who approved documents linked to the alleged diversion of welfare funds. He stressed that transparency and accountability were essential to restore public trust in the DTC, a major public institution in Delhi.
He also highlighted the plight of retired DTC employees, saying while lakhs of rupees were allegedly embezzled, many pensioners continue to struggle financially, particularly for medical expenses in old age.
Criticising both the previous AAP government and the current BJP administration, Yadav said none of them had taken concrete steps to curb corruption or reduce DTC’s mounting losses. He alleged that corruption in the transport body had become so entrenched that employees were siphoning off money even from their own welfare fund.
