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100gm curd for Rs 972, refined oil for Rs 1,241 a litre : Railway catering scam
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 IST
100gm curd for Rs 972, refined oil for Rs 1,241 a litre : Railway catering scam

100gm curd for ₹972, refined oil for ₹1,241 a litre : Railway catering scam

A current application recorded as a second appeal under the Right to Information (RTI) Act by a lobbyist has uncovered that the Central Railway's cooking division acquired certain food items to stock their warehouses at several times the maximum retail price.

After railroad specialists neglected to share data on the buy of food items looked for in his RTI application, dissident Ajay Bose documented a first interest. The reaction to this uncovered every kg of Amul curd was acquired at an eye-watering Rs 9,720. Mr. Bose documented his inquiry subsequent to discovering that the catering department was running at a huge loss.

Mr. Bose affirmed that the railways were bringing about misfortunes because of such tricks. "I was furnished with subtle elements after a long hold up, and data for just a couple of months was shared however I had needed it for an entire year. Products like chicken with bone, tur dal, moong dal, besan and even tissue paper have been obtained at expanded expenses."

According to the answer, different items secured by the railways included 58 liters of refined oil for Rs72,034 in March 2016, or a liter of refined oil for Rs 1,241. It likewise purchased 150 bundles of Tata Salt for Rs 2,670, or Rs 49 a parcel rather than its then MRP of Rs 15, water bottles and soda pops were for Rs 59 a jug.

A couple of things, including samosas, onions, and potatoes, be that as it may, were secured at the right rates.

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The RTI answer additionally uncovered a dispersion bungle. While 250 kg of flour was acquired for Rs 7,680, the railroads asserted to have circulated 450 kg of flour (90 kg to base kitchen and 360 kg to the IRCTC-run Jan Ahar flasks). Additionally, 35 kg of maida was appeared as appropriated, however just 20 kg was bought. It likewise purchased 255 kg of Basmati rice, yet said it disseminated 745 kg to the base kitchen and the Kurla-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express.

"As indicated by the railway's reports, the Jan Ahar Canteens and slows down at LTT [Lokmanya Tilak Terminus] and different stations are running at a misfortune, however the RTI answer gives us the real picture," Mr. Bose said.

Divisional Railway Manager of the Central Railway Ravindra Goyal stated, "This must be a writing mistake, however, I will investigate the matter."

Subodh Jain, previous General Manager of the Central Railway, stated, "There is a legitimate channel for acquiring these things. The purchase committee finalise the rates.”

Asking for anonimity, a senior railroad official from New Delhi who has worked intimately with the Central Railway, stated, "This can't be occur on paper as there are a few embarrassments in the past in which CSTM providing food was to blame. Consistently, the Railway's demonstrate misfortune in crores of rupees, and the reason is such tricks. These should be investigated truly."

Subhash Gupta, part, Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) and its leader, Rail Pravasi Sangh, stated, "This is an intense issue and should be investigated by senior Railway specialists. Such a large number of things being bought at higher expenses and a distinction in acquisition and circulation can't sort botches. This has been going on since long and travelers are dependably the washouts. Because of such tricks, the railroads claims it is running at a misfortune, builds admissions and reductions traveler enhancements. Move ought to be made against the authorities included."

 
 
 
 
 

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November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
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Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
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Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST


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