New Delhi: The Central Vigilance Commission
is examining all construction works related to Commonwealth
Games following complaints alleging large scale corruption in
purchases.
Official sources said the Commission has asked all its
vigilance officials posted with agencies concerned to
"double check" the procedures involved in the procurement and
other aspects of the projects.
The decision comes following complaints alleging
discrepancies in the work being undertaken by the civic
agencies like Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi
Municipal Corporation, Delhi Development Authority and Central
Public Works Development among others.
The complainants have alleged since many projects were
running beyond their schedule there were chances of corruption
while completing these projects on time.
"We have received some complaints regarding alleged
corruption in Commonwealth Games projects. As a preventive
measure, we have directed all our Chief Vigilance Officers
(CVOs) in all the departments to be cautious and ensure
transparency in the process," a CVC official, who did not wish
to be identified, said.
The Commission has issued a circular asking all
departments and organisations to use e-tendering system and
leverage technology (latest software for accounts, manpower
and logistics-related work) to keep out corruption and prevent
any misuse.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 15:33