Chandigarh: In an embarrassment to the Punjab government, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Friday pointed out "non-adherence" of rules and procedures in purchasing a helicopter for flying Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his son and deputy Sukhbir Singh Badal.
The CAG report, tabled in the state assembly, also indicted the state government on several issues, including a scheme to install Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in view of pollution of underground water.
It pointed out that the state government invited no tenders and did no evaluation before the purchase of a Rs 36.62 crore helicopter in 2012.
"The civil aviation department purchased a helicopter valuing Rs 36.62 crore in disregard of the rules prescribed for public servant," the report said.
The state civil aviation department has purchased a specially designed Bell 429 — a twin-engine five-seater helicopter — for flying Badal and his son Sukhbir in 2012, despite opposition from the Congress, said the state is already facing a fiscal crunch.
As many as 675 AC bills amounting to Rs 1,772.10 crore were awaiting adjustment as on March 31 2014.
20/03/15 Tribune
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The CAG report, tabled in the state assembly, also indicted the state government on several issues, including a scheme to install Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in view of pollution of underground water.
It pointed out that the state government invited no tenders and did no evaluation before the purchase of a Rs 36.62 crore helicopter in 2012.
"The civil aviation department purchased a helicopter valuing Rs 36.62 crore in disregard of the rules prescribed for public servant," the report said.
The state civil aviation department has purchased a specially designed Bell 429 — a twin-engine five-seater helicopter — for flying Badal and his son Sukhbir in 2012, despite opposition from the Congress, said the state is already facing a fiscal crunch.
As many as 675 AC bills amounting to Rs 1,772.10 crore were awaiting adjustment as on March 31 2014.
20/03/15 Tribune
