TTD urges Andhra govt to order ACB probe into Rs 54 crore substandard shawl scam

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TTD has asked the Andhra government to order an ACB probe against a fabric supplier for allegedly supplying substandard shawls worth over R54 crore in place of silk ones for a prolonged period, an official said on Wednesday.

The official said the supplier had delivered polyester shawls instead of silk shawls, which are used during ‘aashirvachan' (blessing) rituals at the world-renowned hill temple.

"Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to initiate an Anti-Corruption Bureau probe against a fabric vendor for supplying over R54 crore worth of polyester shawls instead of silken ones used in ‘aashirvachan' rituals," the official told PTI.

The irregularity came to light after TTD found that substandard shawls were being supplied to the temple. An internal vigilance inquiry was conducted in November, and a detailed report was submitted to the board.

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