Shunglu Committee Report
The High Level Committee (HLC) in its various Reports has cited instances of irregularities, procedural lapses, delay in execution of the works, financial loss to the Government, favouring of Contractors, not following the proper procedure in awarding contracts, use of sub standard material and purchase of material at higher cost, irregular appointment of various staff/consultants, lack of supervision/control over the contractors/staff etc. The High Level Committee has in some cases also recommended investigations by various agencies. This was stated by Shri Ajay Maken, Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports, in the Rajya Sabha today, in a written reply to a question by Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.
The Minister further stated that in the matter related to award of contract by Prasar Bharati to a private company, a case has been registered against CEO of Prasar Bharati and one private individual. A GoM has considered the observations made by the HLC regarding the relationship between the Government and Prasar Bharati and the CEO and the Prasar Bharati Board and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has done a compressive review of the provisions of the Prasar Bharati Act and has recommended certain amendments to the Act. Other matters relating to alleged forgery, falsification, record creation have been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Directorate of Enforcement for taking necessary action. The CBI has already registered 5 cases related to Overlays, Queens Baton Relay, Timing, Scoring & Result System and Merchandizing and Licensing, against 14 officials of the Organizing Committee including its erstwhile Chairman and 13 others. 3 cases have also been registered by CBI in matters related to Shivaji and Talkatora Stadiums against 10 officials of NDMC, 2 officials of CPWD and some private entities. Similarly 1 case, pertaining to the Lawn Bowls venue at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium has been registered against 7 officers of DDA and CPWD and a private company. In the case of Barapullah Project of Government of Delhi, a case has been registered by CBI against 8 officials of PWD of Government of Delhi and 2 private companies/individuals and in the matter of Street Lighting project of MCD, a case has been registered against 6 officials of MCD and one private entity. Apart from the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax authorities are also investigating alleged irregularities. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is also examining various complaints regarding the Games. The other recommendations of the HLC including those related to corrective action are also being examined carefully by the Government in consultation with the Ministries concerned.
The Shunglu Committee has however cited instances of irregularities in award of contracts etc. by functionaries of the Delhi Government.
The High Level Committee headed by Shri V.K. Shunglu has since completed its task and wound up. It has submitted 6 reports these related to (1) Host Broadcasting (2) Commonwealth Games Village (3) City Infrastructure. (4) Games Venues (5) Organizing Committee (6) Organizing and Conduct of CWG D-2010, the Minister added.
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