The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has ordered a detailed investigation into alleged irregularities in the renovation of the former official residence of ex-Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The probe follows allegations that building norms were flouted to transform the former Chief Minister’s official residence into a lavish mansion covering 40,000 square yards (8 acres).

The CVC has asked the Central Public Works Department to conduct a detailed investigation in response to a complaint filed by BJP leader Vijender Gupta on October 14, 2024.

The complaint by the BJP leader highlighted that government properties, including Plot Nos. 45 and 47 on Rajpur Road—previously housing senior officers and judges in Type-V flats—along with two bungalows on Flag Staff Road, were demolished and merged into the new residence. Gupta claimed that the construction violated ground coverage and floor area ratio (FAR) norms and lacked proper layout plan approvals.

October 14, 2024: BJP leader Vijender Gupta filed a complaint with the CVC, alleging illegal construction at Arvind Kejriwal’s former official residence.

He accused the former Delhi Chief Minister of flouting building regulations to construct a mansion.

October 16, 2024: The CVC registered the complaint for examination.

November 5, 2024: The CVC acknowledges receipt of the complaint and forwards it to CPWD for further investigation. The Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of CPWD is directed to look into the matter.

November 14, 2024: The complaint is formally forwarded to the CVO, CPWD, for necessary action.

December 24, 2024: The CVO, CPWD, submits a factual report to the CVC after an initial inquiry.

February 13, 2025: The CVC, after reviewing the report, orders a detailed investigation into the expenditure on renovations and luxury additions to the Chief Minister’s residence.

Source: India Today