(a) whether there have been reports of malpractices in procurement and awarding of contracts and tenders by
Public Sector Enterprises(PSEs);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is urgent need for signing of Integrity Pacts by PSEs and complete digitization of
procurement process to ensure transparency; and
(d) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) & (b): Record of malpractices in procurement and awarding of contracts and tenders by Central Public Sector
Enterprises (CPSEs) is not maintained centrally.
(c) & (d): On recommendation of Administrative Reforms Commission, CPSEs are being advised to enter into Integrity
Pact in their procurement transactions/contracts. The nature and threshold value of them will be decided by CPSEs
in consultation with the Financial Advisers of the concerned Administrative Ministries.