Question : CONTRACTS OF CATERING

(a) Whether Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation is awarding contract of catering for different trains;

(b) if so, the details of such contracts awarded to various contractors in different trains during the last three years;

(c) whether many contractors have been awarded catering contracts whose track record is not good;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the number of cases of irregularities/deficiencies reported by the vigilance department against these contractors during the last three years; and

(e) the steps taken or being taken by Government to ensure that such contracts are awarded to reputed contractors only?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): A list is enclosed as appendix.

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): IRCTC invites expression of interest for mobile units from reputed firms from time to time for empanelment with IRCTC. The firms who have good track record, experience in Food & Beverages business and other credentials are invited for competitive bidding.

APPENDIX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4142 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.04.2003

List of the licensees to whom IRCTC has awarded the licence.

S.No. Name of the licencee S.No. Name of the licencee
1. M/s. Ourâ€™s Ariya Bhawan	28. M/s. Mahesh H. Caterers

2. M/s. Dinshaw Dairy Foods	29. M/s. P.K. Sheffi

3. M/s. Gujrat Co-operative Milk Marketing federation	30. M/s. Bharat Catering Corporation

4. M/s. Hindustan Lever Ltd.	31. M/s. Food World

5. M/s. Oriental Cusines	32. M/s. Golden Caterers
6. M/s. R.K.H.S. Ltd.	33. M/s. Poorvanchal Caterers

7 M/s. Ambica Empire	34. M/s. A.A. Catering

8. M/s. A.S.Sales Corporation	35. M/s. R.D. Sharma & Sons

9. M/s. Royal India Marketing	36. M/s. Pee Kay Associates
10. M/s. Thackers Caterers	37. M/s. Brijwasi Keshav Milk Products Ltd.
11. M/s. Glenaryâ€™s	38. M/s. Wimpyâ€™s International
12. M/s. Switz Foods Ltd.	39. M/s. Nestle India Ltd.
13. M/s. Airport Restaurant	40. M/s. Ashoka Ocean
14. M/s. Hotel Kanha Shayam	41. M/s. Boon Catering Co.
15. M/s. Hotel Smdariya	42. M/s. K.M.A. Caterers
16. M/s. Hotel Highway Palace	43. M/s. Doonâ€™s Caterers
17. M/s. T.K. International	44. M/s. R.C. Goel
18. M/s. Saluja Residency	45. M/s. Ambuj Hotel & Real Estate
19. M/s. Hotel Amarjeet	46. M/s. Hakmi Chand D & Sons
20. M/s. Hotel Goodlands	47. M/s. Kwality Caterers
21. M/s. Vatika Restaurants
22. M/s. R.K. Enterprises
23. M/s. R.K. Agrawal
24. M/s. R.K. Associates
25. M/s. Vadilal Enterprises
26. M/s. Garg & Co.
27. M/s. Arenco Catering

Question : CONTRACTS OF CATERING

Answer given by the minister

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