New Allegations Spark Debate on Oversight of Consultancy Firms in Government Project
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Chetna Sharma
- 26 November 2025
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Fresh concerns have emerged over the conduct of consultancy professionals associated with government projects in Rajasthan, following multiple written representations submitted to state authorities. The complaints, addressed to various departments, outline a series of alleged irregularities involving personnel linked with Ernst & Young (EY) and other partner organizations. Officials have yet to issue a formal response.
According to the Punjab kesari news submissions reviewed by departments, allegations have been levelled against Mr. Siddharth Dutta, who has been associated with the Chief Minister’s Service Delivery Project. The representations claim that he may have shared confidential material and may have participated in financial activities that were not in accordance with prescribed norms. The complainants have urged the department to examine whether any sensitive information was mishandled and if compliance protocols were bypassed.
Another set of complaints highlights alleged misconduct attributed to Mr. Akhilesh Saurakhia, also engaged in state-level projects. He has been accused of maintaining unauthorized links with officials with the intention of influencing project-related decisions. In some submissions, it has further been alleged that Mr. Saurakhia, along with a team member identified as Aditya Goel, intimidated or pressured individuals from other organizations working in the same department. Some staff connected with the BIP have reportedly confirmed concerns to senior officers, and families of affected personnel have also forwarded a complaint to the department.
In addition, issues have been raised regarding activities within the Skills Department, where Mr. Gitesh Gunjan has been named in complaints alleging that he engaged in practices that may have affected the fairness of a bidding process. These representations suggest that inducements may have been offered, influencing evaluation scores and altering bid differentials. A petition from PwC regarding the matter has reportedly been submitted both to the department and forwarded to the Chief Minister’s Office, though the complainants claim that no formal action has yet been initiated.
Media organizations have begun seeking official statements from the departments concerned and are pressing for clarity on whether the allegations will be subjected to an independent inquiry. Senior officials have indicated that any review will be carried out in accordance with established procedures, ensuring that all parties have the opportunity to present their positions.
As of now, the departments have not released any formal remark on the complaints, and the allegations remain unverified. Further developments are expected as the review process progresses.
