Councillors can use Rs 50 lakh of fund without issuing tenders

Posted on June 21, 2011 by SRRF

Considering a number of scams are in the news, surprisingly still Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has decided to allow their councillors to allot work up to Rs. 50 lakh without taking recourse to tenders. This was stated by Additional Commissioner (Engineering). Work can be done using the Unit Rate Method and would be limited to Rs. 5 lakh per project.

The decision seems to be basically to fast track the work in view of upcoming MCD elections. However, it is wondered whether this is not likely to open up doors to more scams.

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6 Responses to Councillors can use Rs 50 lakh of fund without issuing tenders

  1. Pearle Giffen says:
    November 2, 2011 at 7:35 am

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  2. tanvi dogra says:
    June 25, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Dear Group Members

    This is to clarify that MCD does not fall under Delhi Government.

    Regards

    Tanvi
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    Socio Research & Reform Foundation

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  3. harish bhutani says:
    June 25, 2011 at 11:45 am

    As if the volley of scams which continue to surface was not enough.

  4. Wg Cdr SS Roychoudhury says:
    June 25, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Three cheers for Delhi Govt.More the money the merrier.

  5. Sanjay Agarwal says:
    June 25, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Dear Subhash ji, Ms. Tanvi, Mr. Valan:

    Thanks for sharing your views in this matter.

    I wanted to check with you whether these postings could fall within the expanded definition of ‘political activities’ as given in rule 3, read with sec. 3(1)(g) of FCRA 2010?

    The argument for is that this is comment on public news, it is transmitted electronically, and it is produced by SRRF.

    The argument against is that this is mere exchange of views among group members.

    I trust you will realize that I ask this question merely to start a dialogue on understanding what is now allowed and what might not be.

    Thanks for your time, and best regards

    Sanjay Agarwal

  6. Valan Caritas says:
    June 25, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Dear Sir,

    Greetings from Caritas india!

    This is the surprising news .Govt increasing more scam and corruption.

    Regards,

    Valan

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