ANNEXURE-IV
(Para 3.6)
ILLUSATRATIVE EXAMPLES OF COMMISSION'S FIRST STAGE
ADVICE ON CTEO'S INSPECTION REPORTS.
1.
ALL INDIA RADIO (CIVIL WING)
1.1
Construction of staff quarters at Gangtok.
There was probable tampering of the agreement item resulting into loss of Rs.18,204/to the department. Commission advised initiation of major penalty proceedings against the
Executive Engineer and the Divisional Accountant for the irregularities.
2.
AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA
2.1
Construction of Boundary Wall in residential area of CATC, Allahabad.
During inspection, quality of construction was found poor and structural safety was
also doubtful. To strengthen the boundary wall, an additional expenditure had to be incurred.
For the poor quality of work, major penalty proceedings were advised against the concerned
Executive Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Civil).
2.2
Provision of 2x350 TR capacity chilling unit at Calcutta Airport.
The facts revealed non-eligibility of the contractor who had been awarded the work
and not maintaining tender documents properly. Commission advised minor penalty
proceedings against the C.E.(E&M), S.E. (Elect.) and E.E.(Elect.).
3.
STATE BANK OF INDIA
3.1
Hiring of premises by SBI in Vijaya Bank Building, New Delhi.
While examining this case, it was found that there was no provision for levy of
compensation in the case of default on the part of the Consultant. It was also found that area
measured and paid for was in excess. Thus, loss was caused to the Bank. Major penalty
proceedings were advised against A.E.(Civil) for not recording the measurements properly.
4.
BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED
4.1
Interior works for New Divisional Office at Ahmedabad.
Sub-standard work was accepted and undue benefit was passed on to the contractor.
A penalty higher than "Censure" was advised against the Dy. General Manager, Manager and
Sr. Admn. Officer responsible for execution and payment of the work.
5.
CALCUTTA PORT TRUST
5.1
Construction of staff quarters at Kantapukur, Calcutta.
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The measurements were not recorded properly and thus over-payments were
identified. Minor penalty proceedings were advised against the Assistant Engineer and
Junior Engineer in charge.
6.
CEMENT CORPORATION OF INDIA
6.1
Construction for plant civil works for setting up of 1500 TDP Cement Grinding Unit
at Okhla, New Delhi.
The specifications and quantities of work were not properly drawn and an extra
expenditure of Rs.96,579/- had to be incurred. The silt content in the fine sand used was on
the higher side and recovery had to be made in the final bill. There were number of defects
which had been brought out during our inspection and recovery of Rs.64,705/- was made.
Major penalty proceedings were advised against Assistant General Manager and Assistant
Manager(C) and Engineer. Recordable warning was advised against another Assistant
Manager (C) and Chief supervisor(Civil).
7.
CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7.1
Construction of Sports Complex at Pondicherry.
The roofing system of the main building failed partly due to structural design
deficiency and partly due to poor quality of construction materials used apart from having
sections lesser than prescribed. Major penalty proceedings were advised against the S.E.(C),
E.E.(C) and A.E.(C).
7.2
Construction of 110 bedded ward block at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi.
The measurements were not properly test-checked before making the payment. Minor
penalty proceedings were advised against the E.E.(E).
7.3
Providing and installing 2 Nos. 625 KVA AMP Type DG Sets at Office Building for
D.O.E. at Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
The NIT was not properly prepared and thus, there were deficiencies in the award of
work. Initiation of minor penalty proceedings was advised against the E.E.(E).
8.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
8.1
Maintenance of District Park 'B' Block, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi.
During examination of supplies and fixing of tree guard and plants in a park, it was
found that over-payment of Rs.15,691/- was made. Initiation of major penalty proceedings
against Director (Hort.) was advised.
8.2
Construction of 20 Cat.III, 40 Cat.II flats and 40 scooter garages under SFS at Kalkaji
in Pocket 'G'.
8.2.1 The original NIT was not kept on record and recordable warning was advised against
the Divisional Accountant, AAO and UDCs.
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8.2.2 While replying the CTE paras, contradictory information was given by CE/S.E./E.E.
to cover the lapses. Recordable warning was advised against the officers.
8.3
Improvement and strengthening of roads in Kamla Nehru Park.
The measurements were not properly recorded at the time of preparation of the
estimate. Flimsy grounds were advanced to justify the action. Non-recordable warning was
advised to the E.E., A.E., J.E. and Divisional Accountant.
8.4
Supply of Aldrin/Aldrex.
While taking the supply of material, the same was not checked quality-wise and
quantities received were not test-checked. In spite of failure of a sample, other samples were
not got tested. Major penalty proceedings were advised against the E.E., A.E. and J.E.
8.5
Development of land for Zone H-5, Pitampura, New Delhi.
Over-payment to the extent of Rs.1,69,379/- were made against different items and
final bill was kept in abeyance being negative. Major penalty proceedings were advised
against the E.E, A.E. and J.E. concerned.
8.6
Construction of 208 SFS quarters at Rohtak Road near Village Madipur.
There was delay in replying the CTE paras even though the matter was brought to the
notice of the Chief Engineer. Recordable warning was advised against the concerned E.E.
and S.E.
8.7
Development of land east of East Patel Nagar, Pusa Distt. Centre SH: Construction of
parking lot 'C' at Rejendra Place (Balance work)
Over-payment was made to the contractor by way of not recovering certain dues from
running account bills and allowing secured advance for the materials not brought at site.
There was a suspicion of pilferage of cement as well. The investigation in the case was
abnormally delayed. Commission advised recordable warning against the Executive
Engineer, Assistant Engineer and A.O.
9.
SEMICONDUCTOR COMPLEX LIMITED, MOHALI
9.1
Construction of main Fabrication building office Block at S.C.L., Mohali.
The tenders were issued to a non-eligible firm. Market rate justification was also not
prepared to assess the reasonability of rates. Major penalty proceedings were advised against
the CMD, Executive Director, General Manager, Dy. General Manager and Managers.
10.
NATHPA JHAKRI POWER CORPORATION LIMITED
10.1
Construction of type-C quarters at Nathpa (Internal Electrical installation).
The estimated rates were inflated and tenders were accepted without proper
assessment of the reasonable rates. Initiation of major penalty proceedings were advised
against S.E.(E), Sr. Manager (F) and A.E. Minor penalty proceedings against the DGM were
also advised.
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11.
CHITRANJAN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS
11.1
Construction of 50 unit(Double Storey) quarters Type-II along with ancillary works at
CLW, Chittaranjan.
The Tender Evaluation Committee did not prepare market rate justification and higher
rates had been accepted. Tenders were also issued to the contractors who were not eligible.
Minor penalty proceedings were advised against the DEN and Accounts Assistant.
11.2
Air-conditioning of D&D Building at C.L.W. Chittaranjan.
While processing the tenders, there was a delay by the Tender Evaluation Committee
in processing the case, agreement finalisation and execution of the work. Minor penalty
proceedings were advised against S.E.(E) and Dy.S.S. apart from conveying Govt.'s
displeasure to Dy.CEE (Retd.) and Supdt. Engineer(E) (Retd.).
11.3
Internal wiring of D&S building at C.L.W. Chittaranjan.
The rates accepted were on higher side and quantities executed also increased. The
fittings and fixtures used were not of specified makes. Initiation of minor penalty
proceedings were advised against Dy.S.S. and Dy.CEE.
11.4
Earth work in formation, construction of bridges and anciallary works of contract
Section GS-15 between chainage 51300 M to Chainage 55850 M on Panihar-Mohana
Section of Gwalior-Shivpuri New B.G. Rail line.
The material at site account was not properly maintained. There was a large scale
deviation in quantities and guarantee was given by an officer on behalf of the contractor for
which he was not authorised. Minor penalty proceedings were advised against the IOW and
recordable warning against the XEN.
13.
BOKARO STEEL PLANT
13.1
Construction of 630 Units CD Type house in Sector-IV, under stage XII, Bokaro Steel
City.
The tenders were not properly evaluated and accepted. Major penalty proceedings
were advised against the D.E.(Civil). Minor penalty proceedings were advised against
Z.E.(C) and warning to S.E.(C).
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