Source: The Sangai Express / NNN
Imphal, July 28 2010:
Seeking explanation and justification over excess rate quotation of water containers (Polycon can) given to the NREGS beneficiaries of Senapati district, People's Voice-Senapati Bazar, a vigilance body based at Senapati headquarters alleged misdeed over the dealing, saying the district administrator, Nidhi Kesharwani in connivance with a goods supply firm siphoned off public (beneficiaries) fund under the national flagship programmes.
Elaborating over the matter, People Voice-Senapati Bazar convener, T Robert pointed out that Koubru Enterprise supplies Polycon brand, 500 litres capacity water container to the NREGS card holders at the rate of Rs.5500 per Polycon can but the same is readily available in the markets for Rs.2400 in Imphal and Rs.2250 for the same in Senapati headquarters.
The vigilance body rationalized that when other firms were ready to supply the same products at a much lower rate why the purchasing committee vouched and opted for higher rate giving unjustified advantage to the particular firm.