I would like to thank you on behalf of all Indian citizens that, at least you have taken good step to remove Sh. T Mohana Rao from Directorship of GTRE, Bangalore and I have also received the information from my sources at DRDO Hqrs that you have directed your officials to investigate similar case of Director DLRL. If you or your officials need the proper evidences against Director, DLRL I am ready to provide them as I am also fighting to clean DRDO from corruption and nepotism so that DRDO start shining in Indian Defence Sector.
Hope you will look in to the matter ofC in same spirit.
Mohana Rao says he was on his way to airport on the night of May 11, and took a detour to the spa to enquire about treatment for his wife’s spondylitis; the police are not convinced
Sameer Ranjan Bakshi
Posted On Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 10:48:23 AM
Mohana Rao, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist who was arrested by the police during a raid on a high-end massage parlour in Jayamahal on May 11, claimed that he was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time. He said that though his family was obviously disturbed by the incident, his wife “fully supports and believes me.” (Top defence scientist netted in Jayamahal massage parlour raid)
But the police who raided the high-end parlour are not buying Mohana Rao’s protestations of innocence. “Normally, we do a lot of homework before conducting such raids. To doubly ensure that we are not on the wrong track, we use a decoy — a policeman goes into the spa posing as a customer. It is only after ascertaining that something illegal is happening does the raid follow,” a senior police official, who supervises such raids, but is not formally authorised to speak to the media, said.
When Bangalore Mirror reported the story (‘Top defence scientist netted in Jayamahal massage parlour raid’, May 20), Mohana Rao claimed that he had gone to the spa to enquire about treatment for his wife’s spondylitis. Close to midnight? Why this particular spa? These were some of the obvious questions.
On Friday, Mohana Rao fully explained what happened. Apparently, on that fateful night, he was on the way to the airport to catch a flight and suddenly remembered about his wife’s ailment. So he called up Just Dial seeking addresses and phone numbers of reputed spas. They gave him five to six numbers. “My wife and I are members of Ayush at Indiranagar. My wife has spondylitis and neck pain. To get better treatment, we thought of enquiring with other spas. On that particular day, I was on my way to the airport. Since I am a busy person I thought of enquiring about some spas on my way to the airport,” Mohana Rao said.
He added that he decided to go to Energie Inc since he was then near Mehkri Circle and this was the closest place among the ones Just Dial had mentioned. He revealed that while he was talking to the spa people about the facilities and treatments they had, the police raid took place. “The police caught me from behind. I tried to explain to them but they didn’t listen to me and took me along with them,” he said.
When asked how his family reacted, he replied: “This is a very delicate issue. My wife supports and believes me. I am nearing 60 and have family and children; why should I go in for such things. People know me and my professional qualities. I visited the spa but for a very different purpose.” Though the cops arrested him under the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act following the 11 pm raid, Rao maintained that he was trapped.
SEARCH ON FOR SPA OWNER Meanwhile, the cops have stepped up the hunt for the owner of the spa who is absconding. Police Commissioner Jyotiprakash Mirji said: “We have sent look out-notices to all airports about Madhuri Hingorani, the owner of Energie Inc. A special team has been formed to nab her. We will continue to conduct more raids to make Bangalore a safe city.”
Hingorani, has allegedly been running the parlour for the past two years, and was reportedly in London during the May 11 raid.
Comment (38 Comments Received) by Bangalore mirror
It is unbelievable although looks like poteential fact. It is not clear which flight he was trying to catch at 11 pm on May 11th? Is it domestic or international? If the news is true it can be his personal taste. Nothing to do with his profession !!! many people drink, smoke like that prostitution Belakappa Khatedar (name Changed) Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201110:12 PM
Imagine the plight of ladies working under such director.DRDO is high security zone but ladies working in DRDO are very unsafe. prabhu Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201109:56 PM
Mr. Sathya Murthy, What is your email address. Like to know more about this gentleman. Sincerely aerospace Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201107:01 PM
I can give more information about this Scientist who has done all type of nonsense things except contributing to the task expected out of him. If you are interested in knowing the details plese let me know via email so that i can pass it on from my email Sathya N Murthy Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201105:23 PM
@pranav, The police have explained they had sent a decoy posing as a customer and only after it was confirmed the message parlor was offering other kind of services the police moved in. Is it sheer concidence there were 19 men in a message parlor at 11 in the night ? And if this scientist who hold such a high position in a central government organization was honest why did he avoid giving his identity ? If he was really not guilty he could have got somebody to approach the Police Commissioner or even DGP or Home Secretary etc to get him out. Raj Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201102:55 PM
It is shameful, but not uncommon. DRDO Scientist are used to involves in ths. Girls are appointed as PA or JRF and get promoted to sc C in 3years. same time promoted to higher positions in no time. It is in every lab and SA used to remain silent here. surya Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201101:14 PM
If visiting a parlour is a crime that needs to be exposed, then the first case must be lodged against B Mahesh editor (?) of Bangalore Mirror and DV Dwarkanath for publishing advertisments of parlours as well as of criminal intimidation (Section 506) for trying to ruin a person’s dignity in the absence of conviction. Since the newspapers are also hosted and accessible on the web, as per Section 292 (1) , Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act , the editor and publisher are liable to be held and booked for encouraging indecent representation. Moreover, as per THE IMMORAL TRAFFIC (PREVENTION) ACT 1956,as Mirror has published the details of the parlours, it is acting in-concert or as a pimp and can be held accountable. Mohan Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201111:10 AM
Here are couple of questions
1. Here any crime has been done?
2. Why Mirror in page 34 accepts the
advertisement and also TOI and other
papers also advertise about massage
parlours I see when I go thru
classifieds etc
3. These advt are there for many years
what this media was doing till now
4. If this is a crime or an offence
then what authorities like police
allowed such parlours to operate?
Think police doesn’t know about all
these days, very much aware.
5. It is shameful act by police for not
taking any actions until now and
allowed to grow
6. Mirror for money advetises such adds
and police take bribe to hide the
crime on the above, whch act is good
here??? pranav Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201112:49 AM
Why put up the faces of people who were there and what will happen to their life now. The culprit who running the business should have been exposed more than any one and punished accordingly for the offence. Otherside who allowed them to run this first of all. They have advertised in papers for many years. All those years what the Police departments were doing. Why suddenly this alarm. General public knows very well that police has under hand delaings in these cases. Including thieves. If this is a serious offence then how about policemen taking bribe from every hawkers and from bove business. Better govt delas with seriously. pranavblr@rediffmail.com Dated : Saturday, May 21, 201112:35 AM
Well its no wonder that after more than 20 years and spending thousands of Crores of Indian Tax payer money, nothing worthy has come out of this organization. What can we expect when the morality of the its leader is in question. Just an example of the rot prevalent in our country. Indian Dated : Friday, May 20, 201110:07 PM
I think it is shameful on the part of the Daily Mirror to tarnish the image of such a large R bloomark Dated : Friday, May 20, 201109:53 PM
It is very unfortunate. And I see some comments in his favor. I agree that if he has done something wrong than the full organization need not to be blamed. But at this level when one is holding such a responsible post one should take care of his actions. he should not betray nation trust. whatever the man has done is so disgusting, i don’t have more words for him. nothing personal and professional here. you have to sacrifice something to hold nation dignity. otherwise you don’t deserve it. you can not enjoy both same time otherwise what is the difference between you(as ruler) and we(as aam aadmi). Why then You should rule. at last whatever happened is only tip of the ice. … Aam aadmi Dated : Friday, May 20, 201109:31 PM
The real question is: Is there a nexus between Narayan and Mohan Rao. Narayan has been a major vendor with dubious background. Narayan will do anythig to get a business. Did Mohan Rao fall into this greed and has he benefited Narayan greatly? It is now required to probe into every deal Narayan has stuck with GTRE and other Defence organizations. He seems to be the pimp in this case. Neutral Dated : Friday, May 20, 201108:58 PM
Governor of AP was caught by misusing his official residence. This man does not mis use any of his official powers. Why to make such noise. After all he also a human being having ves and -ves. chandu Dated : Friday, May 20, 201108:49 PM
Why give him an extension? He is spending it in Jayamahal Extension! James Gurung Dated : Friday, May 20, 201108:22 PM
He is an Outstanding scientist and contributed to his best to the nation. One cannot link his personal life with his carrier. He didn’t do any injustice. Its purely his personal. chandu Dated : Friday, May 20, 201108:20 PM
I was told that Mr.Rao was watching his staff through CCTVs fixed all over the campus;but now he is being watched by people in television channels for wrongful reasons. subbu Dated : Friday, May 20, 201108:10 PM
Ok that is his personal. but he is a govt servant. and this act is unbeing of a govt servant as per CCS conduct rules. And how did he use his official vehicle for this act. suresh Dated : Friday, May 20, 201107:01 PM
Jai Mohan Rao!This is not the question of personal and professional life. It’s the question of head of one of the major DRDO who handles strategically important national projects, exposed to environment which could lead to interactions with enemies of this country. Mr. Mohan Rao is not an uneducated innocent person who can be unknowingly trapped at such a place. What was he doing there at 11 PM on a working day? Why should he travel all the way from C V Raman Nagar to Jayamahal for a genuine massage if he is not a regular visitor? The growth he had at GTRE in a very short span of time to Scientist H; where he was able to achieve and maintain director post for a long time is artificial compared to DRDO standards. What GTRE has done exceptionally good from 2005 onwards in his tenure which was not done by any of the previous directors which grant him a two years extension after retirement period? Only reason for all these is his political nexus. If he needs to maintain the political contacts he should have constant source of heavy funding. To have this funding he should use his office powers to generate it. Once you start generating it you don’t mind if it’s a vendor, contractor or enemies of this country. We should take this as a wakeup call to fight against such black holes in our system. Indian Dated : Friday, May 20, 201106:46 PM
This type of character assassination is really bad. Does anybody always ensure that a shop or place being visited is totally safe from any raids. Even innocent people do get trapped in such situations ak Dated : Friday, May 20, 201106:37 PM
hey have done it again !!!! The police full of valour,good behaviour,morality and ofcourse honesty have done a great deed again. We all know, they stand at strategic traffic pints and check vehicle documents of hapless two wheeler riders for the sole purpose of ensuring safety for all. Police ensure that no illegal activities are carried out anywhere in Karnataka,that is why we don’t find any illegal shops anywhere ! Great,this is equalent to catching of Osama!!!! K.M.CHANDRAN Dated : Friday, May 20, 201106:23 PM
Sir,
It was a unpleasant to see top scientist in massage palour,but being such high person and done so much for the country was it right to bring out his name,your paper itself advertises dozens of massage palaours. It was unapporiate to bring out his name and maling him.morals are all time
low no one is a saint. Your report only brings in bad journalism
Dr Basha Dated : Friday, May 20, 201105:59 PM
This gentleman, normally in drunken mood, when removed his tie and suit, and ask any common man to identify him, surely he will identified as roadside rogue based on his talk and appearance and exploitations. He is well known for his attraction for Wealth, Wine and Woman (even his house maid or casual laborer in office, no problem). He is most corrupt, arrogant and politically savvy. That is why he is still in post with an extension of two years service because he is Outstanding Scientist (what for, no body knows. By this time he should have been dismissed from service, but DRDO will not do that because there are many more like this in key postings and they are morally bound to protect this honourable man. Jai India and Save DRDO Suhas Dated : Friday, May 20, 201105:56 PM
Not only T Mohana Rao there more corrupt senior scientist are in DRDO who are enjoying their extensions with all these kind of activities with tax payers money the news shows T Mohana Rao was in the company of N E Narayana, a contractor who supplies mechanical parts to DRDO. The all fake vendors are felicitating the scientists by all kind of dirty practices please visit corruptionin drdo.com to seethe ugly acts of DRDO corrupt officials Prabhu Dandriyal Dated : Friday, May 20, 201105:48 PM
It is true the incident happened 10 days back and the news was published in local /regional newspaper in addition to TV 9 Kannada had shown special episode. It is very clear from the accompanied person being a business person benefited illegally from GTRE –DRDO or hard earned money of poor taxpayers. The kick back is being paid as female service in addition to money. It is very true the Mr Mohana rao is very power full and dynamic in every way of life. Same time his corruption in office has made him to make own school and college in Bangalore in addition to other things. He could make mouth shut GTRE Union which most active among other DRDO unions (Union was infamous for making darna for poor quality of paper in diaries and sambar in canteen) and women cell chairman who shouts about women safety at office and outside. These days everything possible over telephone call “I have come to fix an appointment for my wife for tomorrow” is ridicules and that too with a vendor on official vehic le http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvUPr_ 3NGSE Balu Dated : Friday, May 20, 201103:39 PM
Hohan rao has done great insult to the sientist community of DRDO. Now the nation understands that instead of involving in indeginisation of A/c Engine he is involved in R vico Dated : Friday, May 20, 201103:22 PM
It is a greate shame that the deffence research BABU’s are more concentrating on teen agers who are like threre grand daughter in doing there massage afairs than there Projects at the cost of public money such a BABU’s are to be punished and there iligal assets are to be recovered ram Dated : Friday, May 20, 201103:10 PM
The immoral people who are leading the prestigies deffence Estt, with the blessings of our political leaders and ministers are to be seriosly vieved and saked i middiatly. gundappa Dated : Friday, May 20, 201102:51 PM
We already know the way our prestigious DRDO scientist work. Vijay Dated : Friday, May 20, 201102:03 PM
Persons when selected to such higher level should have proper viligance clearances and these weakness should be noted, since these posts are very sensetive in nature and having persons of such weaknees is security threat to the nations where anybody can use this as a blackmail. Let this be lesson to other DRDO sceintis ts. Ajay Dated : Friday, May 20, 201102:02 PM
He is not the only one to visit such places, because Netas and Babus also visit the same type of places around the city and outside as well, and sometines have those from such places visit them. As the head of GTRE, he should have been more careful and should have not giving wrong information when caught. If as he says he was there for an appointment for his wife, fine, but why give wrong information to the cops, something fish is there. People in high places always stumble in low places. Nothing new. P.R Dated : Friday, May 20, 201101:16 PM
people who are living on his blessing will always advocate his act as we have seen some comments.the person who is representing more that 2000 people of a organisation should take care of his image very carefully. persons who are immorally incorrect will advocate his act.tomorrow our PM CM DM will caught in this kind of activity will you accept it? answer is never…then why one should accept this kind of scientist leader who is immoral.head quater should take serious action against him and sack him immediately so that he will have more time for his family and friends prashant Dated : Friday, May 20, 201112:25 PM
GTRE is a fine instution,and so are its Scientists. This is done to tarnish his image. Sad that media is sensationalising things. aerospace Dated : Friday, May 20, 201111:36 AM
What important is whether he went there as GTRE director or normal male. He has his needs and one has to respect his privacy and dont link his profession to personal life. Why sensationalise stale news… There are many more pressing things to think about.. Indian Dated : Friday, May 20, 201111:33 AM
He has been trapped unknowingly by some unscrupulous people due to his tough and demanding nature. He is a very humble kind and helpful person whom I personally know for around two decades.I am sure the truth will come out very soon and the guilty will be punished. wellwisher Dated : Friday, May 20, 201111:27 AM
The matter is 10 days ago, surprised to see it being published today, it is done so to tarnish the good image of the person which is purely his personnal matter nothing to do with his profession or organisation, moreover he has gone unknowingly about the place coaxed by some vendor for a massage/relaxation which is required for a strained human being. It is very unhappy that the media is exagerating things gajju Dated : Friday, May 20, 201111:12 AM
It is very unfortunate and could have been avoided. But the profession and the organization is nothing to do with his personal life and after all he is also a human being and a common man. It is very sad that the media has projected the Organization and the Scientific community as if it is involved in such crime which is not true.Let the law deal with the case and punish if he is guilty but let us not blame the Organization for this inc ident M.R.Chandrashekar Dated : Friday, May 20, 201109:04 AM
Ghhh Re Dated : Friday, May 20, 201107:39 AM
Address of
Shri T. Mohana Rao, Out Standing Scientist, Director Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) Phone Number Office = 080-25240698 Residence Number -080-25241892 Email Id – director@gtre.drdo.in, director@drdo.org Address- E/1 Director’s Enclave DRDO Township, Phase –I CV Raman Nagar Bangalore – 560093
A top award-winning Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist was picked up by the police during a raid on a high-end spa-cum-massage parlour in Jaya-mahal. The police raid occurred on May 11 around 11 pm, and the scientist was arrested along with 18 others, including women working in the parlour and two pimps, under the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act. According to the police, the scientist initially managed to hide his real identity from them.
T Mohana Rao (circled), director of the Gas Turbine Research institute, a DRDO wing involved in the making of Kaveri, India’s first indigenous jet engine for LCA Tejas, told police that he came to the massage parlour “to fix an appointment for my wife”
T Mohana Rao is Director of the Gas Turbine Research institute (GTRE), a DRDO wing involved in the manufacture of Kaveri, India’s first indigenous jet engine for LCA Tejas. According to the police, Mohana Rao had claimed at the time of the arrest, “I have come to fix an appointment for my wife for tomorrow.” Mohana Rao also allegedly lied to the police that he was a consultant with aeronautics space research and was a resident of Vimanapura in HAL.
In the police press note released later, the 16th name in the list of arrested was that of Mohana Rao and his address was given as Vimanapura.
Bangalore Mirror tried to contact Mohana Rao on his official number listed in the website of the Aeronautical Society of India (Bangalore branch) where he is chairperson. This phone number was also confirmed by the honorary secretary of the Society and another GTRE official, U Chandrashekar.
The male who picked up the call first agreed that it was indeed Mohana Rao on the line, but when we identified ourselves as members of the press, the speaker claimed to be Mohana Rao’s son and wanted to know what the matter was.
When we insisted that the speaker first reveal his identity, the man said he was ‘Ramesh’. “I am his friend who has been using this number for the last three weeks. You can leave a message with me, which I will pass on,” he said. When we asked why the official number of a senior scientist who is working on important national defence projects would be with a ‘friend’, he hung up.
We texted him and also sent an e-mail to him asking him for a response on the matter, but received no response to either at the time of going to print. According to DRDO sources, the issue is now exercising the higher-ups in the defence establishment. Sources said DRDO’s vigilance director (headquarters) Brigadier Ajay Gupta has arrived in Bangalore to collate information on the case.
The girls who were arrested during the raid on the massage parlour
Mohana Rao has been part of the GTRE team which has been working on the jet engine project, to be used for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, for the last two decades. He joined GTRE as a junior technician in Bangalore in 1989 and rose up the departments ranks rapidly. He is known for his proximity to Union minister of state for defence Pallam Raju.
GTRE has spent close to Rs 1,900 crore on building the Kaveri engine, but has failed to deliver the expected results. Now it is set to partner with a French company in what is said to be a multi-million-dollar deal, for technology-transfer to complete the engine building project.
In 2008, Mohana Rao and the GTRE team were awarded the Dr V M Ghatge national award for his outstanding contribution in the field of aerospace technology. Mohana Rao is also chairperson of the Bangalore branch of Aeronautical Society of India and the Chairperson of the township advisory committee of C V Raman Nagar, where most
DRDO personnel live.
He also heads the Rs 100 crore GATET project that was launched a year ago. Unconfirmed reports also claim that the scientist was in the company of N E Narayana, a contractor who supplies mechanical parts to DRDO. Mohana Rao was due to retire this year but was given a two-year extension.
The spa management continued to deny that it was involved in any illegal activity. “Our owner Madhuri Hingorani is out of town and we cannot comment on the matter. But we deny all charges of immoral activity in our salon,” a spokesperson said.
Address of Shri T. Mohana Rao,
Shri T. Mohana Rao, Out Standing Scientist, Director
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)
Phone Number Office = 080-25240698
Residence Number -080-25241892
Email Id – director@gtre.drdo.in, director@drdo.org
Address- E/1 Director’s Enclave
DRDO Township, Phase –I
CV Raman Nagar
Bangalore – 560093
To 15th May 2011 The Defence Minister Room No -104, South Block New Delhi – 110011
Honorable Sir,
Rajiv Gandhi’s oft-quoted remark on how only 15 paisa of every rupee spent by the government reaches the beneficiary, today if any one checks in DRDO same ratio of poor tax payer money which DRDO is receiving spent on real task, rest 85 paisa per rupees is wasted by DRDO official on their own personal benefits. If any government agency or non government body initiate technical audit will certainly find this 85% sheer wastage, which corrupt DRDO officials are doing every day.
Sir, think if only 15 paisa utilization by DRDO scientists getting various awards then if they utilize 90 paisa per rupees then all the awards which government of India having will definitely going short to facilitate to our emeritus, distinguished, outstanding DRDO scientist.
One example of their modus of operandi which was the procurement of general item will just give you an idea and think if the items are technical then how easy it is to fool the whole government machinery by changing the technical nomenclature, which cannot be easy to judge by financial, customs, and other money sanction authorities. This is the tip of the iceberg and ready to get such examples in regular basis of all DRDO Labs and their Private mushrooming organizations like Brahmos, ASL, BDL etc.
Misuse of Power and Position at DLRL, Hyderabad in installation of Access Control System
The following points are brought to your kind notice regarding misuse of power, corrupt practices adopted in DLRL in connection with placement of order for installation of Access Control System.
DLRL, Hyderabad is the first Laboratory gone for Access Control System during the year 1995 consisting of Card Readers, Turn styles, CC Cameras etc. Based on the performance of the Laboratory, DRDO HQrs. has decided to go for installation of complete Access Control Systems in all Labs of DRDO during the year 2001-2002.
In the year 2004, the case for up gradation of Access Control System was planned and initiated by Sr. Security Officer of DLRL. However, Senior Scientists (Shri S.K. GUPTA and Shri K. BARUA) have taken over the project and called for Tenders vide Tender Ref. No. DLRL/ST/200480010 dated 15.11.2004 and subsequently cancelled the entire process stating that the specifications were not up to the latest trends in the market.
Again, during the year 2008/ the above mentioned Officers (Shri S.K. GUPTA, Sc-G and Shri K. BARUA, Sc-G) along with the present DoMS, Shri D.P. RAO, Sc-F raised another enquiry for same Access Control System bypassing the Senior Security Officer who is an end user and inventory holder. The specifications were much inferior to the existing system which is already in use for the last 15 years in the Laboratory. The total cost of the project was shown as Rs. 165 lakhs and subsequently estimates escalated to Rs. 181lakhs. The proposed work was supposed to be completed by November, 2009 as per Supply Order (copy enclosed). In the requisition, it may be seen that Shri K. BARUA has signed as Demanding Officer, Inventory Holder and also Divisional Head but the fact is that Shri K. BARUA is neither Inventory holder nor divisional officer of Security. Earlier also, he has indulged in the same kind of act in procuring X-ray Scanning machine by signing in all above three positions for the reasons best known to himself and Shri S.K. GUPTA and also to the then Director. However, even today, i.e. after 18 months of the due date, the job is still not completed. It is noticed that the power fencing of the Lab. Was supposed to be 3000 meters (the same was shown in the tender requisitionand cable survey report is enclosed for your ready reference) and actual perimeter of the Lab. is also 3000 meters (approx.). However, the order placed for power fencing was for 6000 meters (which is double than the required) and the rate for the same in sister Lab., i.e. DRDL was Rs. 550/- per meter whereas DLRL has placed order for the same system at Rs. 1187/- per meter. (The order for the system placed by both labs. is with the same company and make, M/s. Shivananda, Nasik). This clearly indicates the corrupt practices of Senior Officers of the organisation.
The installation of power fencing is also not as per the norms of Security. The lines are being erected from inside the laboratory whereas it has to be erected from outside of the perimeter wall. However, the senior officers are .insisting for installation of the same from inside DLRL. The perimeter wall of the organisation is of 3 meters in height along with 1.2 meters of chain link and 900 mm of concertina coil making total height of the wall to the extent of5 meters. In this case, it is not possible for any individual to jump 5 meters for entering into the premises. So the total exercise of going for power fencing is waste on the exchequer of the Govt. (The total cost for power fencing works out to Rs. 72 lakhs appx.). Similarly, 10 Megapixel cameras are available in the market for Rs. 10,000/- appx. However, it is noticed that DLRL has placed for purchase of the same camera for Rs. 35,000/- a piece. The outdoor CC cameras costing approx Rs. 7.15 lakhs are of Chinese make without any specifications.
The dismantling charge of Rs. 3.5 lakhs shown in supply order is wastage of money as nothing has been dismantled so far.
It may be seen from the above that Senior Scientists are involved in blatant misuse of their official position and indulged in corrupt practices.
Sir, I humbly request you to direct a strong message to DRDO that the D.O letter no 11017/04/2010-AIS-III Dated 3rd March 2010 of Cabinet Secretary, Government of India all ministries/departments is also applicable to DRDO and its ancillaries also.
The Para 2 of letter says that “Civil servant are appointed on the basis of a fair and open completion. We must respond in full measure to faith that citizen have reposed in us and meet their hopes and aspirations of good governance. Integrity, honesty, objectivity, impartiality, transparency, accountability and devotion to duty are the core values which civil servant should cherish and which should form an integral part of our decision and action.”
The Para-3 of letter says “The issue of corruption needs to be addressed fairly and squarely. The Government policy of Zero Tolerance for Corruption must be implemented fully and effectively. Prevent vigilance should be straightened. Transparency must be introduced in decision making and in all our systems. Stringent action must be taken against officers found guilty. Disciplinary proceeding must be expedited.”
Sir, if you ask your Scientific Adviser to give you any example of action taken by DRDO on this above Para-2.and 3, then I am sure Dr. V.K Sarswat will not able to give you any answer.
Because one side Dr. V.K Sarswat constituted vigilance inquiry headed by Prof. S. K. Salwan against Dr Arun Kumar, DOP as per your direction, as your good office received lot of complaints from bunch of people with evidences.
And the other side “post independent inquiry committee, Dr. Arun Kumar also shared dais on 26th March 2011 with former president of India Dr. A.P.J.Abdual. Kalam and SA to RM Dr V.K.Sarswat this shows how serious is DRDO regarding vigilance inquiry”.
As Mr Kalmadi was sidelined from Padma awards function at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Sir, today I have received a comment about Dr Arun Kumar —-
“Dear Prbhu,
You don’t know about Dr. Arun Kumar, the DOP. He is a corrupt and standing out Scientist in DRDO. He has taken extension for doing malpractice and corruption for his next generation. Some years ago, he was a bogus scientist but at present he is a expert ‘BABUJI’ for corruption. If anybody is interested for corruption then please join the classes of Dr. Arun Kumar. He will teach everything about the corruption, extension service period. He acquired his Doctorate in “Corruption in DRDO”. Therefore, he handled many departments in DRDO. At present the Inquiry is going on against Dr. Arun Kumar but don’t worry about that, he is great expert for that also. Please note. The DGR&;D is also in his under wait’s pocket.”
If this the opinion of his colleagues then what output you can expect from DRDO in this scenario.
Adv. B. R. Barge Dr. R. G. Taware President Secretary Cell No. 9881750682 Cell No. 9423015022
Office: 16, Mata Chambers, Anandnagar, Old Sangvi, Pune: 411027. Phone: 020-27282647.
No. CG/Defence/03 Date: 13th May2011
To,
Mr. A K Antony,
Defence Minister,
Government of India,
104, South Block,
New Delhi – 110 105.
Sub. : Lawlessness and irregularities in the Administration of DRDO
Respected sir,
It is our observation that the esteemed organization of DRDO is being infested with the incapable, inefficient and corrupt officers. Nationalistic spirit is being lost fast and selfish and ego-centric attitude is being cropped up among the ranking officers of DRDO. Many of them are the patients of Acquired Immunity of Inefficiency Syndrome!
Mr. Prabhu Dayal Dandriyal from Dehradun is incessantly bringing out the anomalies and corruption in DRDO through his Website ‘Corruption in DRDO’. He is cleansing the DRDO. He has created awareness among the citizens of India about what is going on in DRDO.
For the efficient administration of DRDO, the administration part of it should be handed over to the IAS Officers. Presently the administration of DRDO is done by the Scientists. Actually, the Scientist should work as Scientist only. They are trained in Research work but not in administration. They lack basic legal knowledge. Even they don’t know the Constitution, CCS (CCA) Rules or CCS (Conduct) Rules. That is why there is inefficiency as well as lawlessness in DRDO.
It has been observed that presently more than 80% of the Scientists of DRDO come from Engineering background / faculty. They are proficient at technology but not at Research work. Technology itself is not a science; it is the application of science. On the contrary, many Science graduates / post-graduates / Doctorates are forced to work as Technical Officers. Thus the Human Resources are not properly utilized in DRDO. The Research workers with Science background should be appointed in as Research Officers / Scientists and not in Technical cadre.
It has also been observed that the Emeritus / Distinguished Scientists are doing the Administrative job without any knowledge of Administration. They are given extensions in service while they are doing administrative job. Actually, extension in service is to be given to the Scientists to complete the Research work in hand. But it is seen that the Directors, CCR&Ds are unnecessarily given extensions. Some of them are working up to the age of 65 years! The IAS Officers are retired at 60 but these administrators, under the guise of Scientists are enjoying extensions even for 5 to 6 years after retirement age. These anomalies need to be stopped immediately in the national interest.
If the DRDO is not cleansed in time, the defence scenario will be different. We do not afford to neglect the danger which is posing a threat to the security of our nation. The corrupt officials are the enemies of the nation. They will not hesitate even to sell out the Country if they get a chance. This scoundrel sect must be dealt with severely.
As a Defence Minister, it is your paramount duty to pay heed to the cleansing process of DRDO taken up by Mr. Prabhu Dayal Dandriyal. Our NGO is firmly backing him for his noble work.
The reins of Defence Ministry of India are in your able hands and the whole nation believes in your leadership.
Thanking you,
President / Secretary
Ramshastri Justice Foundation, Pune
Copy to:-
Dr. V K Saraswat,
SA to RM, DGR&D,
DRDO, New Delhi.
Dear friends,
If you want to get rid of one of the most corrupt official of DRDO, Please provide me the input of all the corrupt acts of Dr. Arun Kumar, OS & Director Directorate of Personnel.
Date 10th May 2011
To
The CPIO
Under Secretary (Estt.A-IV)
R.No.202, North Block, D/o. Personnel & Training, North Block
New Delhi
Hello,
Kindly provide me with the following information requested under the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Dr Arun Kumar, OS & Director Directorate of Personnel, Room No.-217, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110105, granted extension/re-employment as per rule laid down wide OM DoPT O.M.No. 26011/1/77-Estt.(B) dated the 18th May, 1977 for Central Government servants beyond the age of superannuation.
Extension: F.R. 56(d) states that no Government servant shall be granted extension of service beyond the age of 60 years. However, provisions exist in the rules to grant extension of service to certain category of Government servants only. Therefore, it must be ensured that no Ministry/Department should propose to grant extension in service unless the case is covered by the Rules
Please Provide me the copy of proposal of extension in respect of Dr Arun Kumar, OS & Director Directorate of Personnel with copy of certificate of Integrity along with the DoPT prescribed Annexure-I (Enclosed)
Rule position if any, if the Government Servant (In extension) facing the Vigilance inquiry by order of the concerned union Minister i.e. in the case of Dr Arun Kumar, OS & Director Directorate of Personnel, DRDO, Min Of Defence, an inquiry is constituted by the order of honorable Defence Minister. a) Suspension b) Send him for leave or any other option for fair inquiry so alleged officer cannot influence the inquiry.
Find the application fee for the request attached with this application. If you feel that above requested information does not pertain to your department then please follow the provisions of Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, 2005/Also as per the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005 please provide the details (Name and Designation) of the first appellate authority w.r.t to your department with the reply to the above request., where I may if required file my first appeal.
I do hereby declare that I am a citizen of India. Kindly provide me with the information at the address mentioned with the application. I request you to ensure that the information is provided before the expiry of the 30 day period after you have received the application.
Performa for sending proposals for approval of Department of Personnel & Training for grant of extension to Government servants beyond the age of superannuation.
1. Designation of the post:
2. Duration of the post:
3. Scale and terms of the post and perquisite attached, if any:
4. Whether financial sanction for the creation of the post/continuance of post for the duration shown at (2) has been obtained:
5. Method of recruitment:
6. Name and the terminal date of appointment of the outgoing incumbent of the post:
7. Name of the specialist proposed for appointment and the service to which he belongs:
8. Full service particulars of the Officer with date of birth and pay drawn:
9. Names of other Officers considered:
10. If promotion post, whether copies of proceedings of a D.P.C. are being enclosed? If not, why not?
11. Whether character roll of the specialist proposed and those considered are being sent. If not, why not?
12. Please indicate:
(i) (a) Whether the post is scientific or medical specialist.
(b) Periods of extension granted earlier to the officer, if any
(c) Date from which extension is to be granted.
(d) Period of extension of service.
(ii) Justification for grant of extension:
(a) The date from which it was known that vacancy would occur.
(b) Action taken to select a successor with chronological details.
(c) If selection is being made, reasons why this could not be finalized in good time.
(d) Can some officiating or ad-hoc arrangements be made, pending fresh
appointment by proper selection? If not, why not?
(iii) Whether orders of the Minister-in charge have been obtained?
13. Whether the prescribed Integrity Certificate, from the appropriate authority, is enclosed.
To
The Defence Minister
Room No -104, South Block
New Delhi – 110011
Honorable Sir,
I wish to bring to your notice another case of irregularities being committed by Dr. Arun Kumar, DOP, DRDO Hqrs. in the matter of recruitment of appointment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ ( A Group ‘A’ Gazetted Post in DRDO)
Sh. Dharmender Kumar was the Senior Technical Assistant -‘B’ (Non Gazetted Post) in SPIC, DRDO, Delhi. On his selection for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor( Mathemetics) in NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune, he resigned from the post of Senior Technical Assistant -‘B’ , which was accepted by the competent authority and he was relived on 20th December 2010 from SPIC, DRDO, Delhi. He joined the post of Assistant Professor (Mathematics) in NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune on 22nd December 2010.
Sh. Dharmender Kumar on his selection for appointment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO vide DOP, DRDO letter No DOP/05/56002/LDCE 09-20 dated 23th December 2010.
As per clause 2 (h) of terms & condition of offer of appointment letter, Sh. Dharmender Kumar was required to assume the appointment of Scientist ‘B’ within one month from the date of issue of above referred offer letter (23rd December 2010),failing which the offer of appointment will be cancelled( as mentioned in the)
Further, as per terms & condition of offer of appointment issued to the Sh. Dharmender Kumar on 23rd December 2010 i.e. after 3 days of his being SOS from DRDO, and 1 day after joining the NDA, Pune, he was required to undergo a medical test by the prescribed medical board and required essentially to undergo a training course of Scientist ’B’ at DIAT, Pune. Further as per Directorate of Human Resources, DRDO letter No DHRD/17050/DIAT/POINTS16/C/M/1 dated 31st March 2011 that 20 weeks duration mandatory training course for Scientist ’B’ has been scheduled w.e.f 20th April 2010.
Sh. Dharmender Kumar should had not been issued with the letter of offer of appointment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO on 23rd December 2010, when he at own resigned and SOS from DRDO on 20th December 2010 and joined NDA, Pune on 22nd December 2010. The post of Scientist ‘B’ against which he was selected was meant out for the departmental candidate of DRDO as such, when he was not entitled to be given the offer of appointment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO
When the last date(22nd January 2011) bu assumption of charge of appointment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO and joining the mandatory training course in DIAT, Pune by 20th April 2011 has already expired, his request for joining the post of Scientist ‘B’, DRDO should not have been entertained.
Sh. Dharmender Kumar vide his letter dated 3rd February 2011 written directly to Scientific Adviser to RM (and not through proper channel of his office NDA, Pune) requested to extend the period of joining in DRDO as Scientist ‘B’ for a period of 2 months. The extended period of joining time expired on 22nd February 2011.
As per the terms & condition of offer of appointment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO as well as under the provision of DRDS Rules 1979 and amendments made thereof, the offer of appointment was required to be cancelled when he has failed to adhere to the terms & condition, a offer of appointment.
From the contents of letter dated 3rd February 2011 of Sh. Dharmender Kumar it is under that he was bypassed the official channel by writing directly to Scientific Adviser to RM, when he has holding the post of Assistant Professor (Mathematics) in NDA, where he was supposed to taught lesson overall discipline, including with regards to correspondence, command & control. He has left DRDO and NDA not for the sake of nation, but consideration (refer to para of his letter 3rd February 2011) both the offer being equally lucrative, more ever; the growth prospect and financial incentive were higher in the said venture. He has send the copy of his letter directly to the DOP, DRDO and not to his earlier controlling authority i.e. SPIC, DRDO
It is highly regretted to say that instead of taking any action against him for the acts of subordination, which are subversive of discipline, and cancelling the offer of appointment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO, he has been allowed to join the post of Senior Technical Assistant -‘B’ in SPIC, DRDO on 2nd May 2011 and the very next day i.e. 3rd May 2011 itself the DOP processed his case vigorous speed to evaluate him to join the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO, thus violating the provision of:
a) Terms & Condition of the offer of appointment letter to the post of Scientist ‘B’
b) DRDS Rules 1979
c) Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rule 1964
d) DHRD,DRDO Letter No DHRD/17050/DIAT/POINTS16/C/M/1 dated 31st March 2011
I would like to request you to kindly consider the above facts and ask the Defence Secretary to conduct a thorough inquiry into cases of misuse, abuse and unauthorized use of office and position of DOP,DRDO by Dr Arun Kumar, Scientist ’H’ Outstanding Scientist, DRDO Scientist of the Year Award in the year 2008. So that rule of law is allowed to prevail in the organization in a transparent manner.
We all look forward to your statements “Nurture talent, ensure fairness” “fairness at all levels”, but Sir, DRDO’s honest employees are eagerly waiting for implementing your statements, I ensure on behalf of all DRDO’s honest employees if the day this is implemented, the whole nation will see the great output of DRDO.
Sir, forget the role of DRDO in national defence, the development of mission mode system like Missile Programs,Air-Borne Telemetry Receiving System and other important ones.
Now remember to give replies to the notices you are receiving day by day by those who have gave their precious youth and enriched the foundation of DRDO. This all has happening due to bluffers surroundings you. Find the copy of notices enclosed
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NOTICE
To,
Dr. V K Saraswat,
SA to RM and DGR&D,
DRDO, Ministry of Defence,
DRDO Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110 105.
Respected Sir,
Under instructions from my client, Dr. Rohidas Gopinath Taware, (Ex-TO`B`, HEMRL, Pune), R/at: A–11, Vijayraj Sankul, Near Medipoint Hospital, Aundh-Baner, D.P. Road, Pune–411 007, I hereby, give you the notice as under:-
1. My client was illegally suspended by Dr. Arun Kumar, the DoP on 24.08.2009 and now he has been illegally dismissed from service by Abhinavjeet Ojha, the Dy. DoP on 30.12.2010. From suspension to dismissal, the unauthorized persons from the office of Directorate of Personnel, in furtherance of their common intention to harass my client, have committed an offence under sections 167 and 170 read with 34 of Indian Penal Code. My client has given a notice to the Secretary, Ministry of Defence under section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure with its copy to you.
2. My client had sent an ‘Appeal for Justice’ to the Director of Personnel but instead of giving justice, the Directorate of Personnel, illegally suspended and ultimately, illegally dismissed my client. My client has informed you, time and again, about all the illegal acts committed by the unauthorized officers from Directorate of Personnel.
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3. As you are the Director General of DRDO, my client made various appeals to you for looking into the matter personally and for giving justice to him. You are the Appointing Authority of my client and as per Article 311 of the Constitution; a Civil servant cannot be dismissed or removed by an authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed.
You are the only Disciplinary Authority of my client. But the officers subordinate to you and who are, not at all, the disciplinary authorities of my client, have suspended and dismissed my client.
Everything has been done to your exclusion. When the disciplinary authority is being excluded from the disciplinary action, it is evidently clear that the CCS (CCA) Rules and Article 311 of the Constitution have been blatantly flouted by these unauthorized officers.
4. Though my client has reported you every injustice done to him, you have neither taken any cognizance of his grievances nor taken any action against the erring officers. With the prior notice to the Secretary, Ministry of Defence, my client has filed a Regular Criminal Complaint No.1198/2011 in the Court of Hon’ble J.M.F.C., Pune under sections 167, 170 and 34 of Indian Penal Code.
5. Hon’ble Court has taken cognizance of my client’s complaint but you did not bother to take any action against the erring officers, in spite of repeated reminders by my client. It clearly means that you are protecting the accused for their criminal and offensive acts. Your inaction amounts to your tacit consent to the criminal acts of your subordinates. Under section 34 of I.P.C. you are equally liable for the criminal acts of your subordinates committed under sections 167 and 170 of I.P.C.
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6. As the Director General, the ultimate responsibility of this case lies with you. You are responsible for the acts of your subordinates. Though my client has been illegally and brutally dismissed from the service and though he has informed you time and again, you have remained silent and inactive. You are watching the whole phenomenon as a silent and unattached spectator. My client has been dismissed from the service due to your impotent neutrality.
7. You are directly responsible for the lawlessness in DRDO and for the civil wrongs committed by your subordinates. It is your vicarious liability. My client wants to compensate his harassment, mental agony and actual losses he suffered. My client wants a total compensation of Rs.25, 00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Lac only) from you. You can be prosecuted under sections 167, 170 read with 34 of I.P.C.
You are advised to revoke the illegal penalty orders issued by your subordinates immediately and to arrange to join my client in the service of HEMRL, DRDO. Your DoP had issued suspension order of my client by fax. You should, now, issue joining order of my client by fax. If you fail to issue joining order of my client within 10 days from the receipt of this notice, my client will have to initiate Civil as well as Criminal action against you.
Mr. Bhagwan Barge M.A., LLB. Advocate Cell No.: 9881750682
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NOTICE
(Under section 80 of Code of Civil Procedure and
Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure)
To,
The Secretary,
Ministry of Defence,
Govt. of India,
South Block,
New Delhi – 110 105.
Respected Sir,
Under instructions from my client, Dr. Rohidas Gopinath Taware, (Ex-TO`B`, HEMRL, Pune), R/at: A–11, Vijayraj Sankul, Near Medipoint Hospital, Aundh-Baner, D.P. Road, Pune–411007, I hereby, give you the notice as under:-
1. My client was working in High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune as a Technical Officer ‘B’. He was a Gazetted Group ‘A’ Officer and his Disciplinary Authority was DGR&D. Though he had a spotlessly clean service record of 25 years, he had been illegally suspended by Dr. Arun Kumar, the DoP and further illegally dismissed by one Abhinavjeet Ojha, the Dy. DoP. These two and other four officers from Directorate of Personnel harassed my client in their own style.
2. Time and again, my client had sought justice to the DGR&D against these accused but the DGR&D didn’t pay any attention to the grievances of my client and remained inactive. My client has suffered a lot due to the inaction of the DGR&D.
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3. Ultimate responsibility of lawlessness in DRDO lies with the DGR&D. It is his vicarious liability also. My client wants to file a civil suit for compensation of Rs. 25, 00,000/- (Rs. Twenty Five Lac only) against him.
4. Dr. Arun Kumar the DoP and his five colleagues have committed offence under section 167 and 170 read with 34 of I.P.C. Now my client wants to prosecute Dr. V K Saraswat, the DGR&D for his tacit consent and consequent involvement in the offence.
5. My client has sent a notice to Dr. V K Saraswat, the DGR&D on 27.04.2011. The text of that notice is appended herewith, which may be read as a part of this notice.
This is the notice.
Place: Pune
Date: 27.04.2011 Advocate
(Mr. B.R. Barge)
Client
Dr. R.G. Taware
Mr. Bhagwan Barge M.A., LLB. Advocate Cell No.: 9881750682
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NOTICE
(Under Section 197of Code of Criminal Procedure)
To,
The Secretary,
Raksha Mantri,
Ministry of Defence,
Govt. of India,
South Block,
New Delhi – 110105.
Respected Sir,
Under instructions from my client, Dr. Rohidas Gopinath Taware, R/at: A–11, Vijayraj Sankul, Near Medipoint Hospital, D.P. Road, Aundh, Pune–411007, I hereby, give you the notice as under:-
My client was working as Technical Officer ‘B’ in High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune – 411021. He was a Gazetted Group ‘A’ Officer and his Disciplinary Authority was Director General Research and Development (DGR&D), DRDO.
My client has a spotlessly clean record of 25 years’ service in HEMRL, DRDO. Still the officers of Directorate of Personnel have illegally suspended and dismissed him.
1. Dr. Arun Kumar, the Director of Personnel, without having any authority suspended my client under Rule 10 (1) of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 on 24.08.2009. Only DGR&D can issue such order. Dr. Arun Kumar very well knows that he is not a Disciplinary Authority of my client or is not specially empowered by the President in that behalf.
He has admitted the fact in his deposition before Inquiry Officer on 08.06.2010. He knew and believed it to be incorrect to sign the suspension order of my client. Still with the sole intention of causing injury to my client he has signed the suspension order of my client.
He has pretended to hold an Authority to suspend my client and in such assumed character he has suspended my client.
2. V P Pande, the Associate Director of Personnel has issued Memorandum under Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 on 03.09.2009 and issued order for appointment of Inquiry Officer. Only DGR&D can issue such order.
3. I B Arora, the Joint Director of Personnel issued order for grant of subsistence allowance to my client on 19.11.2009. By Rule, only DGR&D can issue such order.
4. B B Sharma, the Joint Director of Personnel issued Memorandum under Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 to my client on 07.10.2009. he issued appointment order of Inquiry Officer and Presenting Officer on 25.11.2009. By Rule, only DGR&D can issue such orders.
5. S B Yadav, the Deputy Director of Personnel issued Penalty Order to my client under Rule 11(ii) of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 on 08.12.2010. Only DGR&D can issue such order.
6. Abhinavjeet Ojha, the Deputy Director of Personnel issued Penalty (Dismissal) Order under Rule 11(ix) of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 on 30.12.2010. Only DGR&D can issue such order.
When Dr. Arun Kumar, the Director himself specifically admits that he is not a Disciplinary Authority of my client, no question of Associate Director, Deputy Director or Joint Director having any disciplinary authority over my client arises at all.
Moreover there are no such posts as Associate Director, Deputy Director, joint Director, Assistant Director or Additional Director in DRDO. No Gazette Notification to that effect is available in DRDO. It has been admitted by Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) in his letter No. DIITM/02/2091/P/2010 dated 20.05.2010.
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Thus the Director and all these so-called Associate, Deputy and Joint Directors from the Directorate of Personnel have committed offence under Sections 167 and 170 read with 34 of Indian Penal Code. They have committed the offence in the discharge of their official duties. The only intention of these officers was to cause injury to my client. They have jointly done it in furtherance of their common intention to cause injury to my client. All these officers are from the same office i.e. Directorate of Personnel, DRDO.
All these officers have used DGR&D’s exclusive powers to the exclusion of DGR&D himself.
My client wants to prosecute all these accused. You are requested to give your sanction to prosecute them, within 30 days from the receipt of this notice. If you fail to reply, it will be presumed that you have given your sanction and prosecution will be instituted.
This is the notice.
Place: Pune
Date: 12.02.2011 Advocate
(Mr. B.R. Barge)
Client
Dr. R.G. Taware Copy to,
The DGR&D,
DRDO, Ministry of Defence,
DRDO Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110105.
To
The Defence Minister
Room No -104, South Block
New Delhi – 110011
Honorable Sir,
A misuse of power and authority given to Dr Arun Kumar, DOP, DRDO Hqrs, has brought to your notice.
An independent inquiry committee has been constituted in DRDO HQ, New Delhi Vide Directorate of Vigilance and Security Note No. DVS/02/2053/P/01 Dated 17Mar. 2011 regarding the acts of corruption committed by Dr. Arun Kumar in getting her daughter Ms. Swati Srivastava as Scientist ‘B’ in response to the advertisement no. 66 item no. 34 meant for stream of Biotechnology. Ms. Swati Srivastava did’t has MSC. in Biotechnology, but she had her MSC in Environmental Biology. The concerned file no. is DRDO/V&S/ INQ- AK/2011.
Dr.Arun Kumar also manipulated in DRDO Official records, in the seniority roll of his daughter the information is as follows
Pin No S.No. Name Estt DoB Date of Appt. Education Discipline 2004AB1131-1542-Swati Srivastav DIPAS 23/9/1981 1/7/2009 MSc(BiotTech)- Biotechnology
You are requested to issue a strong directive to SA to RM for not put tainted official in sensitive post and particularly DRDO’s RTI cell where the Indian citizen look for correct and reliable information.
DRDO RTI Cell
1. Dr.Arun Kumar, D.O.P. – First Appellate Authority-Vigilance case is pending
2. Dr A.K Tyagi Scientist ‘F’ – CPIO – Case Registered in CVC No.569/11/9
3. Dr Prahlada, CC R&D – Ex F.A.A.- Case is pending with SC/ST commission
4. Sh S Ravi, Scientist ‘G` – Ex CPIO – Case of embezzlement(ITM Mussoorie)
Sir, if Civil Aviation Minister can react on similar charges and remove Director RS Passi, who is alleged to have helped his daughter Garima Passi to attain a fake pilot license. Why Ministry of Defence so reluctant.
I happen to see a news clip from HT correspondent “Top brains to assist DRDO” Dr W Selvamurthy said that DRDO need active participations of academic institutions to get involved in developing cutting edge technology to be used in the country’s defence.
I remember this statement was given by Dr.V S Arunachalam when he gave call for private/public participation in Missile program (IGMDP) which culminate in to the participation of 400 individuals/private/public agencies including national laboratories, education intuitions in developing Prithvi / Agni missiles. After the success of the entire country celebrates as Prithvi / Agni was nation’s pride.
What happened afterwards, did anybody examine the reasons, why the knowledge bank is not coming forward with new products? With the success of Prithvi / Agni the so called stalwarts able to divert maximum funds to institutions without realizing that they will never help in developing the cutting edge technology. The projects submitted by sincere faculties of famous institutions were sidelined and the recommendation were given to relatives/friends owned private institutions as an example SASTRA University, Thanjavur has submitted 34 projects proposal under the patronage of Dr. W Selvamurthy, CC R&D (LS & HR) & DS for sanction by DRDO Hqrs under various scheme. Out of 34, 14 projects have already been sanctioned. Deemed University SASTRA is owned by Prof. R Sethuraman, VC, a close friend of Dr. W Selvamurthy.
In university the education system is such that it prepares the movement of knowledge in one dimension.
In R&D the knowledge base transform itself in two dimensions that is the science is converted to applied science or technology development.
In the industry all developments are with end objectives of PRODUCTS. The product development addresses very minutely the issue of financial growth and hence it added third dimension. Country’s economic development requires export of products.
Sir, very sincerely if you think the end objectives that are development of import substitute to be use in to country’s defence. You have to definitely stop immediately corruption and nepotism prevailing in DRDO.
Copy to
1. Prime Minister Office 011-23019545 / 23016857
2. Defence Minister Fax No 011-23015403
3. Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, UPA Fax no.23018651
Appeal to clean DRDO of corrupt and anti-national officials
