Probe selection of tainted officers for CWG: CVC to Delhi govt

New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) The Central Vigilance Commission
(CVC) has widened its probe into the alleged financial and
administrative irregularities related to the Commonwealth
Games and put purchase of medical equipment and selection of
tainted project officers for the Games under its scanner.
The Commission is also looking into the whole process for
production of vehicle graphics, standees, banners and signages
for national sector of Queen's Baton Relay, 2010 and directed
the Delhi Government to take necessary action in this regard.
"Some other complaints regarding purchase of medical
equipment for Commonwealth Games, selection of tainted project
officers for CWG, proposal for production of vehicle graphics,
standees, banners and signages for national sector of Queen's
Baton Relay, 2010 have been sent to Delhi Government for
necessary action at their end," the CVC said in response to an
RTI application filed by PTI.
According to the information, the CVC is probing at least
22 more Games-related construction and procurement works
carried out by different government agencies here for alleged
financial irregularities.
Out of the total of 22 projects, six were carried out by
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, four by Delhi
Development Authority, three by Organising Committee and two
each by Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Central Public Works
Department, Government of Delhi.
One work each relating to Department of Commerce, Indian
Meteorological Department and New Delhi Municipal Council is
also being probed, the reply said.
The CVC has also found alleged misuse of official
position by Raj Kumar Sacheti, Joint Director General of
the Games, who is considered a close aide of Organising
Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi.
Giving details of the complaint, it said there is a
"complaint against A K Jain, Chief Engineer, CPWD regarding
alleged irregularities in tenders for LED display board at MCD
National Stadium, Mathura Road, New Delhi. The factual report
is awaited from CVO, CPWD since January 7, 2010.
"There is a complaint regarding alleged irregularities in
purchase of air conditioners for DDA flats. A factual report
is awaited from CVO, DDA since March 18, 2010," the RTI reply
said.
The anti-corruption watchdog is also investigating
procurement of "secure communication network" or Tetra for the
Games on the basis of complaint received from Dr Harsh
Vardhan, Member of Legislative Assembly, Delhi.
"The Commission sought comments from Delhi government on
the complaint, which is awaited since May 7, 2010," the reply
said. (MORE) PTI AKV
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