(a) whether NCCF does not follow the instructions laid down by Department of
Personnel and Training on 14th of July, 1981 for supply of stationery and other
items to the Government Departments;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith reasons for the same;
(c) whether NCCF has committed serious irregularities by not adhering to the
instructions;
(d) whether remedial measures have been initated in this regard and responsibility
fixed; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD)
(a) & (b): The instructions issued by the DOPT on 14.7.81 relate to purchase
of stationery and other articles by Central Government Departments, the attached
and subordinate offices and other organizations financed and/or controlled by Government
of India located at Delhi/New Delhi from the Kendriya Bhandar with a view to provide a
safeguard for ensuring quality as well as fair price. Two other Cooperative Organizations
namely the Super Bazar, Delhi and the NCCF were added to the list of the Govt. nominated
Agencies for the purpose of obtaining the supplies subsequently.
(c) : The NCCF has informed that a case of charging higher prices and supply
of substandard goods to the AIIMS, New Delhi in the year 1999 came to their notice which
was investigated by the CBI.
(d) & (e): As per the CBI report, the NCCF has initiated criminal proceedings against
two officials involved in the case, major penalty proceedings against three officials and
warning to three other officials has also been undertaken. Further action in the matter
will be taken by NCCF in consultation with the CVC/CBI.