French firm levels graft charges against MMRDA, seeks diplomatic intervention
Monday, 24 February 2025
French engineering firm Systra accuses senior Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority officials of corruption and stalling payments. Systra claims undue favours were sought and payments suspended, prompting it to seek diplomatic intervention. The MMRDA labels the allegations baseless and has issued termination notices, citing contractual violations. Systra has taken the matter to Bombay High Court, alleging continued financial pressure tactics.
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