(a) whether the Government is aware of prevalence of cartels in supplying materials to Railways;
(b) if so, the incidents that have come to the notice of the Government; and
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to dislodge these cartels in the supplier side to Railways?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): No, Madam.
(c): Ministry has issued suitable directives from time to time on the said
subject, suggesting steps to be taken in such cases including reporting
the matter to Competition Commission of India.
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