Question : PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL ITEMS IN CPWD



(a) whether the CVO, CPWD has completed its investigation concering purchases of electrical and other items at higher rates than the MRP in CPWD;

(b) if so, the names and details of the officers found guilty in the scam and the action taken against each of them;

(c) whether CPWD is still purchasing electrical items at more than the rates available in Kendriya Bhandar;

(d) the details of CFLs and fans purchased by CPWD electrical divisions of Delhi during the last two years indicating their purchase rates, specifications and quantity etc; and

(e) the steps taken to bring economy in Government purchases?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): The names and details of the officers found guilty at Annexue ‘A’.

(c): No, Madam.

(d): Details are at Annexure ‘B’

(e): Initiatives for e-tendering have been taken as per Government policy.