(a) whether irregularities have been committed in awarding D.T.H. contract of
Doordarshan;
(b) if so, the company to which D.T.H. contract has been awarded;
(c) whether a loss of Rs. 600 crore has been assessed on account of awarding the
contract by the Doordarshan;
(d) if so, whether the Government has conducted any enquiry in this regard;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)
(a) : No, Sir.
(b) : Prasar Bharati has informed that an order for supply and installation of Ku-band
(DTH) Earth Station was placed on M/s Arraycom India Ltd., Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in
January, 2004, at a cost of Rs.10.82 crore after inviting tender offers through global
tender enquiry.
(c) : No, Sir.
(d) to (f) : Does not arise.