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Government of India
Ministry of Defence
05-February-2014 17:06 IST
Blacklisting of Agusta Westland Company

The contract for the supply of 12 VVIP / VIP helicopters signed with M/s. Agusta Westland International Limited (AWIL) on 8th February, 2010 has been terminated by the Government of India with effect from 1st January, 2014 on grounds of breach of the provisions of the Pre-contract Integrity Pact and breach of the terms of the contract by M/s AWIL. No decision has been taken till date to debar the said company

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot in Rajya Sabha today.

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