The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) decided to scrap the tenders and re-invite bids following a controversy over contractors quoting up to 40 per cent less than the estimated cost of Rs.12 bn for road maintenance and repairs contracts. In addition, ahead of the BMC elections in February 2022, the municipality will float tenders for another Rs.6.5 bn in road works and Rs.3.5 bn in road repair work in Mhada layouts, providing an additional windfall for corporators. The civic body has also decided to refloat bids worth a total of Rs.22 bn by adding a few more roads. Contact: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).Website: www.mcgm.gov.in