MINISTER OF STATE FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION
( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )
(a)to(d): The Government are aware of the Press report in
question. According to the information provided by DDA, a
preliminary inquiry was conducted into reports/complaints of
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irregularities in the restoration/allotment of flats, which
prima facie revealed that serious irregularities had been
committed in some cases of restoration/allotment of SFS flats,
and also in respect of refunds in some cases. On the basis of
the preliminary inquiry, 8 DDA officials were placed under
suspension on 28.9.2000 and all these cases have since been
handed over to the Crime Branch of Delhi Police for further
investigation.
In connection with similar complaints, the CBI also
conducted raids at the residences and offices of 9 DDA officials
and 4 property dealers on 10.11.2000, and recommended suspension
of all the 9 DDA officials. This included 3 officials placed
under suspension earlier. The remaining 6 officials have also
since been placed under suspension. The case is being
investigated by CBI.
(e)to(g): According to information made available by DDA, a
plot measuring 2 acres was allotted and handed over to the Khadi
and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) on 24.9.1976. In 1983
KVIC reported that there was encroachment on the land by
jhuggis. Since, KVIC happened to be a Public Organisation, DDA
agreed to help the KVIC in removing the encroachment from the
land on payment of cost of relocation. However, jhuggis
dwellers took the matter to the Court and obtained a stay order
against removal of the encroachment. DDA has not sold the plot
to any private person at any point of time.
(h): The Government has been consistently emphasizing the need
to step up action against corruption through both preventive and
enforcement measures aimed at reducing the scope for corruption;
bringing in greater transparency and accountability; focused
attention to sensitive areas such as property related matters,
illegal and unauthorised constructions and encroachments, etc.;
and, effective action against those found guilty of
mal-practices. In this context measures have been taken in DDA
for strengthening the Management Information System and issue of
allotment/possession letters; streamlining of procedures for
restoration/allotment of flats; computerisation including use
of computers in draws of lots; organisation of bi-weekly Public
Hearings by officers of the Director`s level and above, etc.
