ANNEXURE - IV
(Para 3.6)
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF COMMISSION'S FIRST STAGE
ADVICE ON CTEO'S INSPECTION REPORTS.
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CIVIL WORKS
1.
RAILWAYS
1.1
Work of earth work formation and construction of minor bridge
in Section 1 to 10 (I to X) for Rail Infrastractural facilities to
N.S.P.T.
While inspecting above work over-payments against nonadmissible extra item and use of substandard materials used in stone pitching
was found. Minor penalty proceedings against I.O.W. and Govt. displeasure
against A.E. (Retd.) was advised.
2.
CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CPWD)
2.1
Construction of Delhi College of Engineering at Bawana Road,
Delhi.
In one of the development work carried out by CPWD it was
found that substandard R.C.C. pipes were used. The steel used was much less
than prescribed. Test check was not carried out by A.E. to ensure quality.
Major penalty proceedings were advised against A.E. and J. E. for recording
measurements without checking quality of materials used.
3.
NATIONAL
BUILDING
CORPORATION (NBCC)
CONSTRUCTION
3.1
Rectification of Civil work of HRD & ESI Building of BHEL
Noida.
While inspecting interior finishing work being executed by
NBCC it was found that proper estimate was not prepared and work was
awarded without market rate justification. Recoveries from the contractor for
using water and power were not made. Measurements were not properly
recorded and site records were not also maintained.
Major penalty
proceedings were advised against the officials responsible for the lapses.
3.2
Construction of Internal Roads at NIPER Complex at Mohali,
Punjab.
During inspection of CTE, over payment of Rs. 21388.64 was
noticed. The NBCC was advised to caution the staff responsible for the lapse.
3.3
Aluminum glazing work of Media Center Building of T.T.T.I.
work at Chandigarh.
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During the inspection of Aluminum glazing work executed by
NBCC it was found that no market rate justification was prepared and tenders
were accepted without following proper procedure.
Major penalty
proceedings were advised against officers responsible for the lapses.
3.4
Work pertaining to Interior decoration and furnishing works of
HRD and ESI of BHEL at Noida.
In one of the works regarding interior finishing executed by
NBCC it was found that eligibility criteria fixed for issued of tenders was not
proper and subsequently tender was split up in number of parts without such
indication in the NIT. Contractor who was not qualifying for issue of tender
was allowed to quote. The major penalty proceedings were advised against
DPM who was found responsible for this major lapse.
4.
AIR PORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA
4.1
Shifting of CCR & Power House at Mumbai Airport Provisions
of 2 Nos. 350 KW, DG Sets.
During inspection of above noted work of AAI it was seen that
machinery of prescribed make was not used and mandatory tests were also not
performed. For these gross irregularities major penalty proceedings were
recommended against ED, GM(E), AGM(E), SM and AM(E).
4.2
Construction of Apron in front of FACT Complex at BAP
Mumbai
While inspecting this work executed by AAI it was found that
extra-item rates were not analysed properly, mandatory tests were not carriedout, material used were not as per specification, material account at site were
not maintained and workmanship was not proper. Minor penalty proceedings
were recommended against S.E., E.E. & A.E. for these lapses.
4.3
Construction of Domestic Terminal Expensive of Mumbai
Airport PH.I (SH: Permission of I.C.I. wiring, earthing etc. i/c
supplying released laying of M.S. Conduit for Electronic
System.
During inspection of above noted work it was found that ED,
SE & EE failed to check NIT properly and omission of a condition caused loss
to the AAI. One EE, AE & JE, allowed temporary over payment. The Sr.
Accountant also failed to check and prevent over payments. Major penalty
proceedings were advised against all officers including ED, SE, EE's, AE, JE
and Sr. Accountant.
5.
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED
(HPCL)
5.1
While inspecting above noted work it was found that rates
accepted are on higher side and no market rate justification was prepared to
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assess rates. Major penalty proceedings were recommended against Chief
Manager, Sr. Manager, Manager as well as job Manager for this lapse.
6.
DELHI
STATE
INDUSTRIAL
CORPORATION LIMITED (DSIDC)
DEVELOPMENT
6.1
Maintenance of Landscapings, Park between Sector B & D at
Narela Industrial Area.
While examining above work executed by DSIDC it was found
that the lawn was full of wild growth and mortality rate was high. No proper
arrangement was made for watering. No action was taken by EE inspite of
poor performance of the contractor. Major penalty proceedings have been
recommended against EE in-charge.
7.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA)
7.1
Work of Development of Part & NHP at Jhilmil PH.II SH:
Good Earth filling in Children Park under DD (Hort.), Division
- VII.
While inspecting above work executed by DDA it has been
found that over measurements were recorded in case of earth filling thus
resulting in over payments to the contractor. Major penalty proceeding were
advised against Dy. Director (Hort.), A.D. (Hort.) and S.O.(Hort.) for the
lapse.
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ELECTRICAL WORKS
8.
AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (AAI)
8.1
Shifting of CCR & Power House at Mumbai Airport. SH:
Provision of 2 Nos. 350 KW D/G Sets.
During examination it was found that the Department accepted
different makes of items which were substantially cheaper than the make
given in the contract. The Commission advised initiation of major penalty
proceedings against ED(E&M) and five other senior officers.
9.
AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (AAI)
9.1
Provision of Internal E.I. wiring DBs, Earthing etc. I/c
supplying and recessed laying of MS conduit for electric
system.
Special condition, saying "the entire work lies in restricted
areas" was deliberately inserted in the NIT resulting in a loss of Rs.1 lac to the
department. Also over payments at various stages were made by the officials.
The Commission advised initiation of major penalty proceedings against ED
(E&M) and others.
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10.
CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
10.1
Providing and Installing Fire fighting system in National
Archieves (Annexure), New Delhi.
The department accepted the tenders of the firm after expiry of
due date of Tender opening that too without Earnest Money Deposit which
was against NIT stipulation. Also the completion certificate furnished by the
department officials was false with a wrong entry of quantity of one item
which would have caused a loss of Rs.27,600/- to the department if it was not
detected during CTE inspection. The Commission advised issuance of a
caution memo. To then C.E. now ADG and SE and initiation of minor penalty
proceedings against EE, AE and JE.
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