(a) whether a new contract system called Zonal Tender System has been introduced in MTNL
to benefit a few contractors;
(b) if so, whether no prior approval of Board of Directors was obtained before introducing
this system which was mandatory;
(c) if so, whether the new system has adversely affected the healthy competition;
(d) if so, whether this new system is discriminatory and against the policy of providing
level playing field to each contender particular to class-V Contractors;
(e) if so, the details thereof;
(f) whether the Government has conducted or propose to conduct an inquiry into the above
irregularities; and
(g) if so, the details thereof?