Question: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether irregularities in purchase of digital telephone exchange equipment during 2008-2010 by the Border Road Organisation have been reported;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has inquired into the alleged scam and has fixed responsibility in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the action taken / proposed to be taken by the Government against guilty officials?

Answer: Minister of Defence (Shri A.K. Antony)

(a) to (e) Yes Madam, some irregularities have been reported in the purchase of digital telephone exchange equipment during 2008-2009 in Project Deepak of Border Road Organisation. The matter was investigated by CBI following which sanction for prosecution has been sought against certain officers and Regular Departmental Action has also been recommended. Adjutant General’s Branch has been accordingly asked to take necessary action.

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