Question : REVENUE LEAKAGE LOSS

(a) the total amount of revenue leakage/loss due to various irregularities detected in the Railways during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;

(b) the details of action taken by the Railways against those found responsible and the number of firms black-listed as a result thereof; and

(c) the other steps taken/being taken by the Railways to prevent recurrence of such cases?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H.MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6820 BY SHRI S. R. JEYADURAI TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 17.05.2012 REGARDING REVENUE LEAKAGE/LOSS

(a) As a result of preventive checks and decoy checks carried out during the last three years, leakage in revenue to the tune of Rs.1530.66 crores has been detected by Vigilance and other Departments in Railways as detailed below:-

Year	Revenue leakage	detected (Rs in Cr.)
2009-10	430.13
2010-11	549.23
2011-12	551.30
TOTAL	1530.66

(b) The officials found responsible for various irregularities of leakage of revenue, have been taken up under the Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968 as applicable; and suitable action for banning of business dealing with the firm has also been initiated.

As on 11.05.2012, business dealings with 35 firms have been banned and 02 firms suspended.

(c) Preventive and decoy checks are carried out to curb revenue leakage/ loss. During the year 2011, 26213 nos. of preventive checks and decoy checks were conducted. In addition, a number of steps have also been taken to expand the role of technology in decision making and to improve systems to ensure greater transparency and accountability. As a part of leveraging technology, e-procurement and e-tendering have been started. In-motion weighbridges have been installed at rake loading points and roadside stations to prevent overloading cases.

Question : REVENUE LEAKAGE LOSS

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