Delay in Joint Defence Projects with Russia
The induction of aircraft carrier – Gorshkov/Vikramaditya has been delayed due to requirement of additional works and change in the scope of trials. The additional works will increase the service life of the aircraft carrier significantly. The delivery of the aircraft carrier has been rescheduled for December, 2012.
The procurement of modern weapon systems is undertaken as per the approved requirements of the Armed Forces in terms of capabilities sought and time frame prescribed, from various indigenous as well as foreign sources, including Russia, in accordance with the Defence Procurement Procedure.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Shyamal Chakraborty in Rajya Sabha today.
FRIENDS, Indian navy urgently needs an aircraft carrier, as its only air craft carrier is not in a postion to serve more. This delay is going to cause more damage to Indian Navy.
Action Against Guilty in Housing Society Scam in Mumbai
Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society (ACHS) has constructed a multi-storeyed building on a land measuring approximately 3837.57 sq. metres at Block VI, Colaba, Mumbai. As per available information, ACHS has 102 allottees, which include 37 Service officers. ACHS had sought allotment of land from Government of Maharashtra. Prime- facie there have been irregularities and some issues of concern in this regard which include issue of ‘NOC’ by the Army to inter alia alienate the land in its possession in favour of ACHS.
The Government has entrusted and enquiry to CBI with a view to get the matter thoroughly investigated and fix responsibilities.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy in Rajya Sabha today.
FRIENDS, this is a good move by the ministry of Defence and central government, ordering CBI enquiry. What is your opinon?
Action Against Black Listed Israeli Company
CBI had registered a case against Shri Sudipta Gosh, former DGOF and some others in May, 2009 regarding receipt of illegal gratification from some suppliers of Ordnance Factories. After examining the FIR lodged by CBI, the Ministry of Defence had decided to put on hold all contracts with the companies involved in the CBI case, in its order dated May 28, 2009. The above order was challenged by some of the companies before the Delhi High Court. The High Court after hearing both sides set aside the order in its judgement dated February 11, 2010 directing that penal action against the companies can be taken only after following the principles of natural justice. Accordingly, show cause notices were issued to all the companies based on the contents of the FIR lodged by CBI. Replies were submitted by the companies denying the allegations and seeking specific evidence based on which penal action was proposed against them. When the information was sought from CBI, they informed that the charge sheet in the case will soon be filed.
After the charge sheet was field, the advice of the CVC was sought on the action to be taken. After considering CVC’s advice, it has been decided to issue fresh show cause notices to the companies based on the contents of the charge sheet. A decision regarding penal action will be taken after examining the replies of the companies and in consultation with the Ministry of Law.
FRIENDS, government is taking actions. but what is the root cause of these corruption? there should be a separate inquiry to find the answer of this question.
Obsolete Defence Equipments
Modernization and upgradation of its equipment by the Indian Air Force is a continuous process. This is done keeping in view the threat perceptions before the country. Government is seized of the threats facing the country and is fully prepared to meet all challenges.
The Navy and the Army also have equipment which have a prescribed life. Hence, there is life cycle based inventory management approach that is followed. Accordingly, acquisition is an ongoing process.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Avinash Rai Khanna in Rajya Sabha today.
FRIENDS, finally, government is realizing the importance of up-gradation of Defence equipments.
Corruption in Defence Deals with Israel
Procurement of Defence equipment/weapon systems is done from various indigenous as well as foreign sources, including Israel, in accordance with the provisions of Defence Procurement Procedure. The said Procedure contains stringent provisions aimed at ensuring the highest degree of probity, public accountability, transparency and safeguarding the integrity of the Indian Defence procurement process.
Irregularities in respect of some Israeli Defence companies have come to notice and appropriate restrictions have been placed on dealing with these companies.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Smt. Brinda Karat in Rajya Sabha today.
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