Question : DGS&D PRICES

(a) whether prices of many articles sold in Kendriya Bhandar compare favourably with DGS&D prices;

(b) if so, the details thereof , indicating those items whose prices compare favourable;

(c) whether Central Vigilance Commission has also recommended for the withdrawl of OM dated 14.7.1981 mandating the local purchase of stationery for Central Government Departments/bodies from the Kendriya Bhandar;

(d) whether the matter has been placed before the Committee of Secretaries;

(e) if so, the details and outcome thereof;

(f) whether the Government have received complaints in regard to the misuse of O.M. of 14.7.1981;

(g) if so, the details thereof ; and

(h): the reaction of CVC thereto?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS. (SHRI HARIN PATHAK)

(a) & (b) : For the items where DGS&D have rate contract, Kendriya Bhandar insists on the supplier matching the same price and a small margin is added to meet its office expenses and employees` wages. Where there is no DGS&D rate contract Kendriya Bhandar makes efforts to get most competitive price by:

(i) buying directly from the manufacturer wherever possible;

(ii)	calling for quotations from registered suppliers;

(iii) obtaining a price gurantee undertaking not to sell at a lower price from the supplier.