Question : CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

(a) whether his Ministry had accorded sanction with the approval of CCPA for establishment of Common Inspection Agency at Hyderabad, stipulating that no expenditure would be incurred on construction of residential accommodation;

(b) if so, whether the Government have taken note of construction of 28 married quarters at a cost of Rs. 3.19 crores by DRDO despite CCPA`s specific ban and overlooking surplus accommodation already available with them;

(c) if so, the officials responsible for deliberately flouting CCPA`s specific ban;

(d) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government against the DRDO officials responsible for flouting CCPA`s ban order; and

(e) if not, reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The married accommodation of 28 quarters constructed at Hyderabad by DRDO is against the authorization of married accommodation for DRDO personnel to make up the existing deficiency. There is no surplus accommodation with DRDO at Hyderabad. In fact, there is a shortage of accommodation.

(c) There is no violation of Government instructions.

(d) & (e): Does not arise.