Question : LOSS TO NDMC

(a) whether the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has caused financial loss due to hiring trucks of private companies for lifting garbage in areas under its jurisdiction despite having its own trucks;

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

(c) the estimated loss caused to the council on this account and the action taken against the guilty officials?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S REGUPATHY)

(a) to (c): No, Sir. The New Delhi Municipal Council has not suffered any financial loss due to hiring of trucks as private trucks are hired by it because the number of trucks available with it for lifting garbage in areas under its jurisdiction is less than the requirement.