A day after the Congress lodged a complaint against the corruption and irregularities involved in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) ambitious penguin project, the state Lokayukt, Justice (Retired) ML Tahaliyani has decided to visit Byculla Zoo to check the facilities available for the Humboldt penguins. The decision came on Friday when the Lokayukt was hearing the complaint. On Thursday, Leader of Opposition in BMC, Pravin Chheda had written a letter to the state Lokayukt and demanded a probe into the matter.

Fix responsibility
When asked about the hearing, Chheda said, "Lokayukt has asked the zoo authorities to fix responsibility for the penguin's death. He also said that he will visit the zoo next week to take stock of the arrangements." He added, "Tahaliyani is not satisfied with the reply of the zoo authorities. The zoo director has submitted a report regarding the penguin project. Decision will be taken in the next hearing to be held on November 15."