(a) whether complaints regarding alleged irre- gularities in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), particularly in purchase of Hume pipes has been received by the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether an enquiry into the alleged irre- gularities has been conducted by the Government;
(d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof including the action taken by the Government thereon; and
(e) the remedial steps taken by the Government to check such irregularities in BRO?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)
(a) to (e): A case of irregularity in procu- rement of various types of Hume pipes was noticed in Project Vartak (44 BRTF) of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for which an internal Court of Inquiry has been ordered by BRO on 8th October 2014. Necessary remedial measures will be taken as per finding of the Court of Inquiry.
The following steps have been taken to check such irregularities:
(i) Instruction has been issued for E-procurement in BRO for ensuring transparency.
(ii) Inspection of works on roads are carried out regularly by executives at Project, Task Force level and by Regional inspection teams to ensure the quality of works.