(a) whether the attention of the Government have been drawn to the news item
captioned `Ex-Super Bazar Chief in CBI net for favouring builder` appearing in
Hindustan Times, dated August 2, 2001;
(b) if so, the facts of the matter reported therein; and
(c) the action taken against the former Chairman of Super Bazar in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD)
(a) : Yes Sir.
(b) : Preliminary Enquiry conducted by CBI has revealed that
Sh. S. S. Dhuri, the then Chairman, and Sh. J.S. Sidhu, the then Chief
Engineer Super Bazar, without obtaining the approval of Delhi Development
Authority (DDA) and Board of Directors decided to construct the
`Sant Longowal Tower` on collaboration basis. Sh.S.S. Dhuri and
Sh. J.S. Sidhu flouted all the rules and regulations in engaging
M/s V.V Construction Co. for this project. For the purpose of facilitating
the award of contract to the persons of his choice, Sh. S.S. Dhuri had
managed the appointment of Major J.S. Sidhu as Chief Engineer of Super
Bazar in utter violation of the rules. Sh.H.S. Josh, the then Member of
the Board of Directors of Super Bazar, also had a role in the appointment
of Sh. J.S. Sidhu in Super Bazar.
(c) : CBI has registered a Regular Case (R.C.) against
Sh. S.S. Dhuri, former Chairman, Sh. H.S. Josh, Member, Board of
Directors and Sh. J.S. Sidhu, former Chief Engineer, Super Bazar &
others for attempt to commit criminal misconduct to cause benefit to
M/s. V.V. Construction Co. & others and also against Sh. S.S. Dhuri a
nd Sh. J.S. Sidhu in appointment of Sh. J.S. Sidhu as Chief Engineer-cum-Chief
Security Officer by abuse of official position.