Question : IRREGULARITIES IN PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENTS

(a) whether the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) has reported a number of irregularities in planning and procurement of equipment and items of stores by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)`in the country;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;

(c) whether the Government has taken a decision to take action against erring persons in this regard, and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)

(a) Madam, no such irregularities have been pointed out by C&AG in Report of CA-25 of 2009-10. However, the other irregularities pointed out by C&AG have since been replied.

(b) to (d): Do not arise in view of (a) above.