Delhi LG gives nod to initiate CBI probe into 'low floor bus scam'
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi LG gives nod to initiate CBI probe into 'low floor bus scam'

Op India  

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, has given his nod to a proposal by the Chief Secretary to forward a complaint to the CBI about the alleged scam in the procurement of 1000 low-floor buses by the Delhi government. In a complaint filed with the LG in June 2022, it was alleged that the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd was appointed as a bid management consultant for the tender of 1000 low-floor DTC buses to facilitate wrongdoing. Delhi LG has approved the proposal of the Chief Secretary to forward to CBI, a complaint received by the LG Secretariat in the matter of gross irregularities/corruption in the procurement of 1000 low-floor buses by the DTC: LG Office — ANI September 11, 2022 On August 12, the Chief Secretary submitted his report, pointing out irregularities in the tender and recommended CBI probe into the matter. The Background of the case In July last year, a three-member committee constituted by the Lt Governor of Delhi directed the Delhi Transport Corporation to scrap the Annual Maintenance Contract awarded for low-floor buses due to ‘procedural lapses’.

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LG refuses to consider Delhi govt’s report on Bamnoli land acquisition matter, calls it ‘half-baked’: Sources
1 year, 4 months ago

LG refuses to consider Delhi govt’s report on Bamnoli land acquisition matter, calls it ‘half-baked’: Sources

India TV News  

Delhi LG VK Saxena has refused to consider a report of Vigilance Minister Atishi alleging "prima facie complicity" of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar in the Bamnoli land acquisition matter, stating that it seems to be "completely based" on the minister’s preconceived assumptions and presumptions, sources in the Raj Niwas said on Sunday. The Delhi government said that the LG should …

Explained: AAP’s new battle with L-G VK Saxena… this time over Delhi buses
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: AAP’s new battle with L-G VK Saxena… this time over Delhi buses

Firstpost  

The latest tussle between the AAP government and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena is over alleged irregularities in the purchase of 1,000 buses by the Delhi Transport Corporation. The Delhi government dismissed claims of wrongdoing, saying it was an attempt by the L-G to deflect people’s attention The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi faces trouble once again and …

There will be corruption wherever Arvind Kejriwal is in power: BJP attacks Delhi CM on DTC bus purchase scam
2 years, 6 months ago

There will be corruption wherever Arvind Kejriwal is in power: BJP attacks Delhi CM on DTC bus purchase scam

Firstpost  

On Sunday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena gave his nod to the CBI investigation into the alleged irregularities in DTC buses procurement scam, to which AAP took a dig at him saying ‘Delhi needs a more educated LG’ New Delhi: BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia slammed Arvind Kejriwal saying that he has become a synonym for corruption during the BJP press …

Delhi LG approves CBI probe into ’irregularities’ in buying buses by AAP govt
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi LG approves CBI probe into ’irregularities’ in buying buses by AAP govt

Live Mint  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has reportedly approved the proposal to forward a complaint to the CBI about the alleged irregularities in the procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi Transport Corporation. The complaint stated the appointment of the Minister of Transport as the Chairman of the Committee for tendering and procurement of buses by DTC in a pre-mediated …

’Delhi needs more educated LG’: AAP on CBI probe in alleged DTC scam
2 years, 6 months ago

’Delhi needs more educated LG’: AAP on CBI probe in alleged DTC scam

Live Mint  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday gave his nod to the Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged irregularities in Delhi Transport Corporation buses procurement scam, according to news agency ANI. The Aam Aadmi Party took a dig at Delhi over the CBI probe into this case, saying that "the national capital needs more educated LG". Saxena has …

Delhi LG approves CBI probe into 'irregularities' in purchase of DTC buses, AAP hits back
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi LG approves CBI probe into 'irregularities' in purchase of DTC buses, AAP hits back

India Today  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday approved a request for a Central Bureau of Investigation investigation into the purchase of 1000 low floor buses by the Delhi government. It also said the appointment of the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System as the management consultant for the tender was done with the aim of facilitating irregularities in the purchase. AAP …

‘Buses were never purchased’: AAP hits back after L-G's nod for CBI probe
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Buses were never purchased’: AAP hits back after L-G's nod for CBI probe

Hindustan Times  

After Delhi's lieutenant governor VK Saxena approved a probe into the purchase of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi government, the AAP on Sunday hit back at him saying the buses were never purchased and tenders were cancelled. Addressing a press conference AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed the CBI had registered a preliminary enquiry and the agency could not find …

In Delhi buses procurement case, LG’s nod for CBI probe
2 years, 6 months ago

In Delhi buses procurement case, LG’s nod for CBI probe

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has cleared a proposal by chief secretary Naresh Kumar to forward a complaint - linked to the alleged corruption in the procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi Transport Corporation - to the CBI. Why is the L-G defaming his own government?” The development comes amid intensifying probe over the Delhi excise policy, …

CBI to probe AAP government in Delhi for 'irregularities' in purchase of 1,000 low-floor buses
2 years, 6 months ago

CBI to probe AAP government in Delhi for 'irregularities' in purchase of 1,000 low-floor buses

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi L-G VK Saxena approved a proposal to forward a complaint to CBI to probe alleged corruption It's in procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by DTC, said official sources on September 10 CBI is already conducting a preliminary inquiry in the matter, said sources Delhi news : Delhi L-G VK Saxena has approved a proposal to forward a complaint …

CBI bus purchase inquiry won't hit expansion: AAP
2 years, 7 months ago

CBI bus purchase inquiry won't hit expansion: AAP

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation’s inquiry into the purchase of 1,000 AC buses will not derail the Delhi government’s plans to add more buses to the city’s fleet, transport minister Kailash Gahlot said on Monday. “But this probe will not derail the Delhi government’s plan to procure buses to increase its fleet to 11,000.” The Delhi government is preparing to …

After liquor scam, Delhi Govt's purchase of DTC buses under CBI scanner
2 years, 7 months ago

After liquor scam, Delhi Govt's purchase of DTC buses under CBI scanner

Op India  

According to reports, the Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a preliminary investigation into accusations of corruption in the Delhi Government’s acquisition of 1,000 low-floor buses and their yearly maintenance contract. In June of last year, a three-member committee formed by former Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal identified “procedural lapses” in the maintenance agreement and recommended that it be scrapped. …

CBI files preliminary enquiry over 'corruption' in procurement, maintenance of buses by Delhi govt
2 years, 7 months ago

CBI files preliminary enquiry over 'corruption' in procurement, maintenance of buses by Delhi govt

India TV News  

Delhi bus procurement: While on one side, the CBI is probing Delhi excise policy, the agency has now registered a preliminary enquiry over allegations of alleged corruption in the procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi government, said officials on Sunday. The Delhi government had refuted the "allegations" of corruption in bus procurement and accused the BJP-led central government …

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gehlot challenges order in BJP MLA Gupta’s suit
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gehlot challenges order in BJP MLA Gupta’s suit

Hindustan Times  

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot has moved the division bench of the Delhi high court against an order by a single judge who refused to grant an ex-parte injunction in a suit that the minister has filed against Delhi BJP MLA Vijender Gupta for allegedly making defamatory remarks against him over the procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi …

Delhi: Centre orders CBI inquiry in 1000 low-floor buses purchase by Kejriwal govt; AAP responds
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: Centre orders CBI inquiry in 1000 low-floor buses purchase by Kejriwal govt; AAP responds

India TV News  

The Home Ministry has ordered a CBI inquiry into procurement of 1000 low-floor buses by the Aam Aadmi Party in New Delhi. Alleging a scam involving crores by the Delhi Transport Corporation, BJP Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta had approached the L-G for an inquiry committee to be set up. Terming this as harassment, Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government slamming the Home …

Delhi BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Delhi Govt's Bus Procurement 'Scam'
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Delhi Govt's Bus Procurement 'Scam'

News 18  

BJP MLA Vijender Gupta on Monday wrote to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal demanding a CBI inquiry into the alleged scam involving procurement of 1,000 low floor buses by the Delhi Transport Corporation. A three-member committee that probed the matter has recommended scrapping the tender of the AMC of buses finding various "lapses", he said. The committee in its report stated …

L-G constituted committee asks DTC to cancel AMC for 1000 buses
3 years, 8 months ago

L-G constituted committee asks DTC to cancel AMC for 1000 buses

Op India  

On Saturday, a three-member committee constituted by the Lt Governor of Delhi directed the Delhi Transport Corporation to scrap the Annual Maintenance Contract awarded for low-floor buses due to ‘procedural lapses’. The committee noted, “While separate bids for purchase and AMC can be justified with a view to get greater competition and a larger number of bids, the efforts made …

AAP-LG ‘Jung’ continues: Baijal returns Delhi govt’s proposal for 75 pc cut in DTC fares
8 years, 2 months ago

AAP-LG ‘Jung’ continues: Baijal returns Delhi govt’s proposal for 75 pc cut in DTC fares

India TV News  

Najeeb Jung’s successor, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, has returned the file on the Delhi government’s proposal to slash DTC bus fares by 75 per cent. The decision to cut down the fare to Rs 5 for non-AC buses and Rs 10 for AC buses had been announced by Delhi Transport Minister Satyendra Jain in December and the file was sent …

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