New Delhi, Aug 24: The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension told in press release on Wednesday that central bureau of investigation (CBI) has registered total 17 cases (14 Regular Cases and 3 Preliminary Enquiries) in connection with Commonwealth Games till date. The Ministry of personnel official told that Findings of Shunglu Committee have been taken into account by CBI, as and where applicable.
The government was forwarded First stand-alone report of the Shunglu Committee to the CBI for appropriate action. The Ministry of Personnel added that - as per information provided by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, they have referred the following matters in respect of the Fifth Report of the Shunglu Committee to the CBI/Enforcement Directorate for action as appropriate :-
1. Appointment of International Consultant – EKS;
2. Award of Timing Scoring & Result Management Contract to M/s Swiss Timing – Omega;
3. Other instances of procurement –
(a) Procurement of Automatic Binding Machine;
(b) Civil and Electrical Works from M/s Salwan Furnishers;
(c) Procurement of Synthetic Carpets for Ceremony at JLN Stadium;
(d) Procurement of T-Shirts, Caps and Ties;
(e) Procurement of Publicity material (amount INR 10.66 lakhs)
(f) Branding of vehicles for Chairman, Press Conference held on 31.07.2008;
(g) Procurement of Workstation, Tables and fixtures Work;
(h) Procurement of Office Furniture (amount Rs. 1.13 lakhs)
(i) Procurement of Blackberry handset.
This information was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri V.Narayanasamy in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.