The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) launched an extensive investigation regarding the renovation work performed on ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s former official residence. A complete probe began after claims emerged about irregularities in turning the 6 Flagstaff Road bungalow into an 8-acre (40,000 square yard) mansion by violating building standards. BJP leader Vijender Gupta addressed this concern by filing a complaint in October 2024 about illegitimate property mergers on residential expansions.
Vijender Gupta’s complaint demonstrated that government officials and judges once used plots 45 and 47 on Rajpur Road until demolition occurred to enable construction work. The residence allegedly expanded illegally by merging two bungalows on Flag Staff Road following non-approval of layout plans and violating ground coverage and floor area ratio (FAR) regulations. The CVC decided to investigate after these claims.
CVC to Conduct Thorough Investigation
On February 13, 2025, the CVC instructed the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to conduct an in-depth probe into the claims. The CPWD had earlier submitted a factual report on the renovation, which detailed the alleged violations and extravagant spending on luxury renovations. The report included the installation of high-end appliances and lavish interior designs, which the BJP has cited as evidence of misuse of taxpayer funds.
During its investigation, the CVC looks both financial malpractices and other irregularities related to the property renovation. Gupta states that taxpayers’ money was used to make the luxurious residence “Sheesh Mahal.” The BJP used the mansion as their main counterattack strategy against Kejriwal during their political campaign also Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP officials specifically addressed it during rallies.
