CBI files chargesheet in graft case involving power grid corporation official

The case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act on July 5, 2022, after CBI received information that PGCIL executive director BS Jha was taking bribes for official work. The chargesheet mentions Jha, in conspiracy with others, was involved in extending favours to the private company for "various works" viz preparation of inflated bills, early clearing of bills, price variation clause, related to PGCIL contracts in lieu of demand and acce tance of ille al ratification. Other accused include Jaideep Jain, Payal Khadria, Mahendra Kheran, M/s Tesia Transformers (India) Ltd through its directors and M/s Power and Infra Limited. In the chargesheet, CBI had pleaded with the court to summon the accused.The chargesheet adds that investigation with regard to bribes obtained by Jha from other companies is undergoing and a supplementary report will be submitted.