To,
Shri Sarvesh Kumar
Scientist ‘F’
Central Public Information Officer
DMSRDE, GT Road
Kanpur-208013
Subject: Application under Right to Information Act 2005
Sir,
Kindly provide the following information u/s 6(1) of RTI Act 2005.
INFORMATION SOUGHT
Provide the following information in respect of Tender Reference No. DMSRDE/13552064 published on website of DRDO.(Copy Enclosed)
Comparative Statement of Tender duly approved by SPC and Director.
Name of vendor/firm/trader (L1) to which Supply Order was issued.
Provide copy of supply order issued against this tender enquiry.
Cost of the material purchased against supply order under above mentioned tender reference
Provide following information in respect of business carried out by M/s Manglam Traders, Kanpur in DMSRDE, Kanpur.
Registration Certificate issued to M/s Manglam Traders, Kanpur by DMSRDE, Kanpur.
As per provisions of Rule 3.2 of Purchase Management 2006 of DRDO in which categories of stores, e.g., raw materials, chemicals, machine tools, instruments, electronics and electrical items, timber, fabrication jobs and other general stores etc., the M/s Manglam Traders, Kanpur is registered in DMSRDE, Kanpur.
Total cost of supply orders placed in the year 2009 and 2010.
Total cost of supply orders placed from 1st January 2011 to 31st October 2013.
Copies of supply orders placed to Manglam Traders from 01.01.2011 to 31.10.2013.
Number of repeat order placed to Manglam Traders and copies of supply orders issued for repeat order
Provide the copy of supply order placed against DMSRDE Case No. 13PDD014 dated 25.04.2012 initiated by Production Division.
Provide amount in Kg of Polydimethylsilane(PDMS) purchased in the period.
01.01.2009 to 31.12.2010
01.01.2011 to 31.10.2013
Likely to be purchased(Supply Order placed)
Copies of bills submitted by M/s Manglam Traders to DMSRDE, Kanpur against supply orders and repeat orders placed to M/s Manglam Traders, Kanpur.
The information related to purchase, supply orders, bills etc. has already been allowed by FAA, DRDO vide his decision No. RTI/02/2091/F/2013/0142 dated 14 October 2013 in First Appeal No. 142 on First Appeal of applicant.
This is to inform that Central Information Commission in its various decisions consistently held that establishment matters relating to the organization notified u/s 24 of the RTI Act come within the purview of the Act and information in this regard thereto are not exempted from disclosure.
Besides purchase and establishment matter the information sought is pertaining to allegations of Corruption and as such not exempted u/s 24 of RTI Act 2005.
An IPO of Rs. 10/- as application fee (IPO No. 17F548630 ) is enclosed as Annexure-1.
To,
Shri Sarvesh Kumar
Central Public Information Officer
DMSRDE, GT Road
Kanpur-208013
Subject: Application under Right to Information Act 2005
Hello,
Kindly refer to following decisions of Central Information Commission and verdict given thereof in these decisions.
File No. CIC/LS/A/2012/002612 dated 22.3.2013 (Dr. Neelam Bhalla vs. DRDO) Verdict – “It is, no doubt, true that DRDO is an exempted organisation; yet it has been the consistent view of this Commission that the benefit of exemption extends only to functional / operational matters and not to establishment related routine matters. The legality of this view has not been challenged in the relevant judicial forum so far”.
CIC/LS/A/2010/000107 dated 26.4.2010 (Ms. K. Surya Kumari Vs DRDO)
CIC/SM/C/2008/00054/LS dated 29.01.2010 (Shri Prabhat Vs DRDO)
CIC/LS/A/2012/002487 dated 31.12.2012 ( Ms. Savitha Vs DRDO)
CIC in its above mentioned decisions consistently held that Establishment Matters relating to the organization notified u/s 24 of the RTI Act come within the purview of the Act and information in this regard thereto are not exempted from disclosure.
In light of the above decisions of CIC,Kindly provide the following information under RTI Act 2005.
INFORMATION SOUGHT
Total No. of transport/vehicles available in MT Division DMSRDE.
Provide following information in respect of all vehicles available in DMSRDE.
Type of vehicle, Brand name, Manufacturer
Date of Purchase, purchase cost and source of fund(Build up/Project etc)
Present depreciated cost as on 31.10.2013
Average distance run /traveled by each vehicle in the year 2012-2013 separately for
each vehicle.
Total expenditure on maintenance of each vehicle separately in the year 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.
3. How many CMTD /MTD are posted in MT Division? 4. Mode of tendering for selection of vendors for hired vehicles (Local Board/Single Tender/Limited Tender/Open Tender/Repeat Order) for the following years.
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
5. Total budget of MT Division years 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-13. 6. Total expenditure and payment made for hired vehicles/transport for the years 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-13 along with name of vendor to whom the payment made. 7. Provide expenditure incurred on various heads for the years 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-13. 8. Provide information about vendor/firm which got contract for hired vehicles and amount paid to these vendors in following format
9. Amount of Service Tax that has been paid by DMSRDE to Vendor as reflected in bills submitted by vendor for depositing in Custom, Excise & Service Tax Department in following format
Provide copies of CST (Comparative Statement) after opening of quotations duly approved by competent authority for the years 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 for giving contract to vendors for hired vehicles services in DMSRDE.
Provide copy of supply order placed for hiring private vehicles/transport for the FY 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 in DMSRDE.
Copy of contract with terms & condition and rate (usage charges) for the year 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
Whether any extension of contract for hired vehicle has been given to any vendor for during the years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. (Yes/No)
If answer to point (13) is yes then provide copy of rules under PM 2006 by which extension for contract of hired vehicle services (Repeat Order) could be given to vendor without going in fresh bidding.
Details about maintenance of vehicles/transport available in DMSRDE for each vehicle/transport in following format
Status of vehicle (operational/Non operational) available in DMSRDE when services of hired vehicles were utilized.
Whether hired vehicles provided by vendor Super India Travels, Rama Devi, Kanpur with following registration number are registered at RTO, Kanpur under category of Taxi for commercial purposes. Registration & Details of vehicles are
(a) UP78 BS 1144 ( Indica Car White Color with white number plate)
(b) UP78 CP 6510 (Indigo CS White Car with white number plate)
If answer to point (17) is Yes then provide copy of registration certificate issued by RTO Kanpur for said vehicles under Taxi for Commercial purpose.
If answer to point (17) is No then provide the grounds on which vendor not having proper registration under Taxi from RTO, Kanpur was allowed to provide services in DMSDRE.
The details of Vendor Registration Committee at DMSRDE with name & designation of Chairman and members.
The color of the number plates used in cars with registration No. UP78 BS 1144 and UP78 CP 6510 provided by vendor for hired services are not Yellow. The color of these no. plates are White. It establishes that cars used for hired transport in DMSRDE are not registered under TAXI FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. Also the said vendor is not registered at Custom & Excise Department under Service Tax category and not depositing any Service Tax for hired vehicles services at DMSRDE.
Therefore the Information Sought is pertaining to Allegations of Corruption and as such not exempted u/s 24 of the RTI Act 2005.
The information sought in this RTI Application is on Establishment Matter and as such not exempted u/s 24 of the RTI Act.
An IPO of Rs. 10/- as application fee (IPO No. 17F 549289) is annexed as Annexure-1.
To,Central Public Information OfficerDMSRDE,GT RoadKanpur-208013
Subject: Application/Request under Right to Information Act 2005
Sir,
Kindly refer to following decisions of Central Information Commission and verdict given in these decisions.
i. File No. CIC/LS/A/2012/002612 dated 22.3.2013 (Dr. Neelam Bhalla vs. DRDO) Verdict – “It is, no doubt, true that DRDO is an exempted organisation; yet it has been the consistent view of this Commission that the benefit of exemption extends only to functional / operational matters and not to establishment related routine matters. The legality of this view has not been challenged in the relevant judicial forum so far”.
ii. CIC/LS/A/2010/000107 dated 26.4.2010 (Ms. K. Surya Kumari Vs DRDO)
iii. CIC/SM/C/2008/00054/LS dated 29.01.2010 (Shri Prabhat Vs DRDO)
iv CIC/LS/A/2012/002487 dated 31.12.2012 ( Ms. Savitha Vs DRDO)
CIC in its above mentioned decisions consistently held that Establishment Matters relating to the organization notified u/s 24 of the RTI Act come within the purview of the Act and information in this regard thereto are not exempted from disclosure.
In light of the above decisions of CIC,Kindly provide the following information under RTI Act 2005.
INFORMATION SOUGHT
The date from which Dr. AK Saxena, Director, DMSRDE was availing staff car facility for commuting between office and residence.
Copy of the letter by which Dr. AK Saxena , Director, DMSRDE requested to his superior authority/controlling authority to withdraw the staff car.
The date from which staff car facility was withdrawn from Dr. AK Saxena, Director, DMSRDE.
The date from which Dr. AK Saxena, Director, DMSRDE availing Transport Allowance.
Amount of Transport Allowance provided to him after withdrawal of Staff Car.
How many staff car existing in DMSRDE?
Whether staff car facility was offered to other senior officer at No. 2 or No. 3 in rank for commuting between office and residence after withdrawal of staff car facility from Dr. AK Saxena. (Yes/No)
If answer to point (7) is yes then provide the copy of the offer letter as mentioned above and letter of acceptance/denial by such senior most officers.
Details/List of Scientists/Tech. Officers/CMTD/MTD/Other employees & staff below the rank of Scientist ‘D’ to whom Telephone Reimbursement has been sanctioned/allowed by Director, DMSRDE for prepaid mobile/Landline with Broadband/Postpaid with Internet facility. Provide details for each official with following information.
Name of the Scientist/officer/official with rank
Amount of telephone Reimbursement
Justification
10. Provide the total number of Scientist/Tech. Officer/Other officer & employees below the rank of Scientist ‘D’ who are availing Telephone Reimbursement.
11. Copy of the Minute Sheet/SOC approved by Director, DMSRDE by which Officer & employees posted at Motor Transport Division was allowed for Telephone Reimbursement.
13. Copy of the rule under which Telephone Reimbursement for Scientist C’, Scientist ‘B’, Tech. Officers, CMTD, MTD, Admin. Asst. & other employees & staff of DMSRDE have been allowed in DMSRDE, Kanpur.
The information sought in this RTI Application is on Establishment Matter and as such not exempted u/s 24 of the RTI Act.
This is also for your kind information that the information sought is pertaining to allegations of Corruption and as such not the personal information under RTI Act.
The main objectives of the RTI Act are – To promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority and
To set up a practical regime for giving citizens access to information that is under the control of public authorities.
RTI Act 2005 was introduced to make the government machinery transparent and enhanced the accountability for good governance.
Right to Information and has been given the status of a fundamental right under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. Article 19 (1) under which every citizen has freedom of speech and expression and have the right to know how the government works, what role does it play, what are its functions and so on.
The Act confers right to the citizens to know as to how the taxpayer’s money is being spent by the Government.
Right to Information Act empowers every citizen to seek any information, take notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records, and take certified samples of material.
DRDO although governed by Indian constitution and draw salary from central government funds.
But decisions are autonomous without accountability. They all are self style generals, they have own rules and rule implantations in own terms & conditions, but when succumbed to injury look for RM for protection and ask protection in the name of secrecy.
Like when an RTI revealed that induction of Grade Pay – Rs 4800 without approval of finance ministry now question of recovery of Rs 24 Cr is big crisis for DRDO, several court cases are facing by DRDO, almost 665 technical officers are busy to tackle the recovery issue.
DRDO management to hide their irresponsible act, making arrangements for reassessment for these technical officers. Please imagine the money involvement and man hour wastage.
The present Honorable Defence Minister has tried his level best and convinced DRDO officers/ employees to fall in the line and follow the constitutional provisions.
Honorable Defence Minister has take prompt action as per rule:-
Not granted extension to Dr V K Sarswat
Suspended Dr Arun Kumar, DOP two hours before his retirement day.
Charge sheeted to Dr. S M Veerabhadrappa just after retirement.
Node to enquiry for Dr W Selvamurthy, Ex CC R&D, Ph D in Yoga, Ms S Geetha, Ms Swati Srivastva, Mrs T Chandra banu, Scientist ‘F’
Charge Sheeted Dr A K Tyagi, ex CPIO, DRDO Hqr
Protected whistle blower Sh Prakash Singh, Senior Admin Officer-I
These well known decisions are in the right direction and has encourage the common people to identify incompetent, corrupt official , non performers etc of DRDO Labs across the India. So this cancer of corruption, nepotism, casteism can be treated in first stage.
DRDO has made it mockery of RTI Act – 2005. There are several examples in CIC decision; “ The Commission has taken a consistent view that notwithstanding the fact that DRDO is an exempted organization, this exemption applies only in respect of scientific/technical matters and not in respect of establishment matters.”
And best part is this that after CIC stands, DRDO went Honorable High Court for wasting precious poor tax payer’s money. Common man cannot digest who give power to these corrupt officers for saving their own skin they are using public money.
In case of DMSRDE, DRDO Lab Kanpur, some RTI were placed to expose the corrupt practices following in the Lab. As usual practice of RTI cell DRDO all were denied and after thoroughly and specifically made first appeal force to think first appellate authority for provide requested informations.
RTI cell DRDO intends to disclose informations. However, the RTI cell at Lab level put the sundry things under schedule-II exemptions. DRDO has protected its corrupt officials under exemption clause in the name of secrecy.
Please find enclosed copy of FAX addressed to Director, DMSRDE, KANPUR Letter No RTI/02/2091 /F /2013/0139.0140,0141,0142,0144 dated 27th September 2013 signed by Sh Bishan Singh, Astt. Director, RTI Cell, For First Appellate Authority.
KOCHI: In the backdrop of the recent storm over alleged corruption in defence procurements, defence minister AK Antony today said the country’s interests were paramount and there will be “no cover up and no vendetta”.
“India’s interests are our only concern. We are not against any company or country. But India’s interests are paramount”, he told reporters on the sidelines of a function at the Indian Coast Guard here.
Replying to questions in the light of Army chief General V K Singh’s recent claim about alleged attempts to bribe him to favour a sub-standard contract, he said “Corruption will not be tolerated. Even if there is suspicion, a probe will be ordered”.
“No cover up, no vendetta is our policy,” he said, adding if there is an iota of doubt, it would be looked into.
Antony said efforts were on to make defence procurement more transparent. “When people do not get contracts, there will be criticism and allegations. Some companies do try to influence officials and if it is proved action will be taken”.
He said six companies from Israel, Russia, Germany and Singapore and two from India had recently been blacklisted.
The Defence acquisition council meeting last week had sanctioned Annual projects, five-year projects and Long Term Plan from 2012-27, he said.
On reported differences between the Army and the Defence Ministry, he said, “Both are functioning from the same building. There is no communication gap, no confrontation. I function as a joint family. I am very comfortable. I respect the armed forces, their commitment, their dedication. I am proud of it”.
Antony said there was so much demand for joint exercises with the Indian defence forces that “everyone wants to do (it) … ,”
As you very well are aware about the complaint lodge against the website by Dr Arun Kumar, DOP who is working in DRDO in service extension which is only meant for those who are real scientists and involved in international level research work. As per Government of India order it is clearly stated that this extension provisions are not for those who are working in administrative jobs.
Despite various complaints/ court cases pending against him, it is really surprising that how DRDO top management is co-operating his unlawful acts.
Sir, in my 8th August 2011 letter to you I have informed you about DOP’s undue support to Sh Dharmendra Kumar, Scientist ‘B’, SPIC for unknown reasons.
DRDO RTI cell refuse to give me RTI reply related to Sh Dharmendra Kumar, Scientist ‘B’, SPIC, DRDO funny quote that we will not give you information because you will publish that on your website.
Sir, DRDO’s RTI cell forgot that they are public servant and govern by Indian constitutional law but unfortunately some scientist are thinking that they are from the MARS and nobody from common public can raise any voice against their illegal acts.
Recently I have received my RTI reply from Delhi University regarding the qualification information of Sh Dharmendra Kumar, Scientist ‘B’, SPIC, DRDO.
Please see that Sh Dharmendra Kumar, Scientist ‘B’, SPIC had hide is post-graduation degree that is MSc (Operational Research) which he obtained from Delhi University in 2001, when he joined as STA ‘A’ in 20th October 2003.
Please see the following gazette notification of SRO 147 dated 28th June 2oo2 where it is clearly mentioned that “Candidates possessing the higher qualifications viz M Sc, Ph D, B.Tech, B E degree etc. shall not be considered for the recruitment”
Hope you will finally take appropriate action in time so the employees of DRDO start thinking that now there is a no need to send inputs to www.corruptionindrdo.com and their grievances and undue harassment will be properly taken care. It can only be possible to put honest, god-fearing, who believe in justice will post on key posts like CC (R&D), HR, DOP, RAC, CEPTEM etc. These posts are the origin of injustice, corruption, favouritism and nepotism.
Hope you will listen to my prayer and will do needful to clean the DRDO from evil of injustice, corruption, favouritism and nepotism.
Website received a call for a meeting on Objectionable Informations on www.corruptionindrdo.com from IT Ministry on 9th December, 2011 afternoon.
The meeting conducted in Dr Gulshan Rai’s room no 4067, 4th floor, Department of Information Technology, Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,New Delhi – 110003
The Meeting Chaired by Dr. Gulshan Rai, Director General, I-CERT and GC (Cyber Laws Group Formulation & Enforcement Division)
Members were – Joint Secretary Home, (Internal Security)
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Law
Director, I-CERT
Sh Prafful a Kumar, Director IT Ministry
DRDO was represented by – Dr W Selvamurthy, DS & CC R&D (LS & IC) along with seven DRDO officials from GMIST
Sh Santosh Joshi, IT expert & Social worker from Uttarakhand
The committee first took statements of DRDO for approximately one hour. Then they heard our point of view and about our mission seriously for one hour and viewed some evidences related to corruption of DRDO officials.
Our written reply on subject matter was submitted on 12th December, 2011 by Fax and by Speed post to the Chairman, Dr Gulshan Rai.
Same letter is being uploaded for the honest, dedicated countrymen who are fighting against corruption, which is a main hurdle for our country’s overall development.
Call for Meeting
To 12-12-2011
Dr. Gulshan Rai,
Director General
I-CERT and GC (Cyber Laws Group Formulation & Enforcement Division)
Department of Information Technology,
Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi – 110003
Subject: Objectionable Informations on www.corruptionindrdo.com
Reference: Our meeting on 9th December 2011 at your office on above subject
Respected Sir,
With reference to our meeting held at your good office on 9th December 2011, I would like to submit following as per committee’s advice.
I have put the website www.corruptionindrdo.com on abeyance till committee’s final decision, which I am supposed to receive at the earliest, so that our mission to expose corruption/nepotism / favoritism prevailing in DRDO for sake of national interest will continue.
I would like to again assure Govt. of India that the website is working to support the Government agencies who are working towards the eradication of corrupt practices by public servants and if anywhere Government of India feels that the website may harm/hinder the national security, as an honest Indian citizen, I am ready to close the website on the committee’s verdict.
However, as some points were raised on the website’s articles by committee, like the name of DRDO’s establishments whose address DRDO thinks is not available in public domain or some equipment names like the only available EMP Hardened Satcom Terminal. I am enclosing some references for your kind perusal and observations.
Before the Committee of I-CERT and GC (Cyber Laws Group Formulation & Enforcement Division)Department of Information Technology,Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,New Delhi – 110003
In reference of DIT letter no. 6(16)/2011-CLFE dt. 30-11-2011 for examining the request for blocking of information on above noted site, here by put up over clarification as under –
That main objective of this site has been fighting against the practices of corruption in Defence Research Development Organisation.
That a lot of visitors use this site to put up their views regarding the corrupt practices in DRDO, which after examination on the point of corruption are forwarded to the higher authorities and published on the website. Thus this is a work in the interest of the security of the state.
That nothing is affecting security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency and morality, contempt of court, defamation, incitement to an offence, sovereignty and integrity of India.
That freedom of speech and expression entitles a person to speak without any censorship or restriction. On the website there is already a DISCLAIMER: “The comments submitted by users on this website do not necessarily reflect my opinion. While I believe that everyone should be allowed to express his thoughts and views freely through this online platform, it does not mean that I endorse them in any manner. The information against corruption in DRDO uploaded on this website by me is backed up by appropriate documents, letters and evidences gathered through the Right to Information Act. If anybody wishes to challenge the authenticity of this information, they are welcome to contact me to seek further details. They can also seek direct clarifications from relevant authorities about these evidences. The whole and sole objective of this website is to expose the corrupt elements in DRDO and protect national security interests of the country. Exposing such elements does not mean that it is an effort to malign any individual or party for some personal reason or motive. My campaign is against a corrupt system and if this system is rectified, I will believe that the objective has been achieved and there is no need to take this up further.”
That if anybody finds evidence against the viewers’ views, they are free to send their views / criticism/objections to us and we always welcome a free discussion on that issue / topic put up in this website.
That our viewers who have a lot of evidences against the corrupt practices in DRDO and they are regularly sending this information to the higher authorities as well as to us, but this information is not taken by the senior DRDO officers, because they are already involved in these malpractices. So we publish these issues on our web site. A lot of information is collected by IB/CBI/Police/ Other investigation agencies from us as well as from our viewers.
That DRDO is failing to comply RTI-2005-4(1)b. so that nobody is accountable and responsible for his duties.
That a lot of corruption evidences is available to open an investigations by CBI/ any investigation agency.
That drdocorruption.com published those matters on the website which is related with the corruption and exempted from scheduled -2 list of the RTI Act-2005- 24(1)- “ Provided that the information pertaining to the allegation of corruption and human rights violations shall not be excluded under this sub – section” .
That drdocorruption.com published those matters on the website which is related with the corruption and available publicly. i.e web page / research papers / conferences and seminars / court cases / Tenders published by the DRDO on international bases.
That the DRDO and Senior Scientists important confidential and secret research information’s put in before the public through the web page / research papers / conferences and seminars / court cases / Tenders published by the DRDO on international bases. We hereby put up very important research information’s already available in the web pages as under—
References
SF Jagdalpur – Company Profile SPECTROCHEM INSTRUMENTS PVT.LTD.
Premier Explosives signs contract with DRDO, SF Complex, Jagdalpur
Capital Market / 17:48 , Oct 27, 2009
For operation and maintenance of plant & equipment for 5 years
Premier Explosives has announced that the company have signed an Operation and Maintenance contact with DRDO, SF Complex, Jagdalpur. The contract is for operation and maintenance of Plant & Equipment for a period of 5 years at an annual value of Rs. 309 lacs (with price escalation on annual basis) to be commenced from 02 November 2009.
July 2004 – July 2005 (1 year 1 month) Girola, Jagdalpur, Chattisgarh
Handling the admin works and performing the role of personal assistant of Deputy General Manager.
The job responsibilities included the following :
1.Drafting letters, Inter Office Notes, Circulars of DGM.
2.Maintaining office documents/files
3.Arranging for calls/meetings for DGM and making minutes of meetings.
4.Assisting Admin in various admin works.
Only available EMP hardened SATCOM terminal in the country-
Writ Petition of No -263 of 2003SB, Nanital High Court
Dr Krishna Kumar Jha Vs Union of India
Annexure -27 Representation of Dr K K Jha, Sc’E’, DEAL, DRDO, Dehradun addressed to Scientific Adviser to RM dated 3rd April 2003 Para – 1 (Copy enclosed)
Dr K K Jha's representation to SA to RMDr K K Jha's representation to SA to RM
Details of EMP Hardened SATCOM Terminal –
International Electromagnetic Interference and science of Protection Mechanism – Paper published in Proceeding of INCEMIC-2003 (copy enclosed)
There are 9 papers publish referring the DEAL’s available EMP Hardened SATCOM Terminal in INCEMIC during 2000 -2008
