To, 4th December 2013
The CPIO
DRDO HQ, Room No. 314-A
Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110105
Hello,
Kindly provide me with the following information requested under the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in respect of following information requests.
Provide certified copy of the DY No 2335/MOD/FIN (R&D)/ 07 dated 26-07-2007 issued by Ministry of Defence (Finance/R&D)
Provide certified copy of the document of ID No. 988/FIN (R&D) dated 08-11-2010 of Ministry of Defence (Finance/R&D).
Provide certified copy of the UO No. IFA/R&D/1236/0252 dated 27-12-2012 of IFA (R&D).
Provide the certified copy of the concerned document (i.e. concerned note sheets) of the concerned file of DRDO in which proposal, processing of the proposal & approval of the proposal for deletion of the para 7 of the O.M. No. ERIP/ER/0706100/M/01/1719/D
(R&D) dated 01-08-2007 is contained.
This deletion of the para 7 of the O.M. No.ERIP/ER/0706100/M/01/1719/D (R&D) dated 01-08-2007 was not guided by public interest but solely by conferring undue benefit to Dr. S.K. Salwan as a quid pro quo for his act of giving clean chit to Dr. Arun Kumar on the charges of corruption done by him in getting his own daughter Swati Srivastava recruited as Scientist ‘B’ in 2004 directly resorting to corrupt practices. As you aware because of this corrupt act honorable defence minister suspended Dr Arun Kumar, Ex DOP, DRDO and matter recommended for further inquiry to CBI on 29th October 2013
To,Shri Sarvesh KumarCentral Public Information OfficerDMSRDE, GT RoadKanpur-208013
Subject: Application under Right to Information Act 2005
Sir,
Kindly refer to following decisions of Central Information Commission and verdict given 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 (Ms. K. Surya Kumari Vs DRDO)
CIC/LS/A/2012/002487 dated 31.12.2012 ( Ms. Savitha Vs DRDO)
In its various decisions CIC 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.
BRIEF FACTS FOR APPLICATION UNDER RTI ACT 2005
With reference to your Minute Sheet No. AE/Gen Admin/13/0578 dated 26 September 2013 and modified Minute Sheet No. AE/Gen Admin/13/0578 dated 04 October 2013, signed by Dr. D.N. Tripathi, Addl Director (Admin.) on behalf of Director.
It has been ordered by these Minute Sheets that “wef 01.10.2013 all officers and employees are informed to park their vehicles in the Parking Area constructed near CSD Canteen” and “above Minute Sheet is related to the officers/employees who goes to CSD Canteen for purchasing items by their vehicles”.
Facts narrated above in points (1) and (2) establish that CSD Canteen building exists in DMSRDE and CSD facility is available in DMSRDE
In light of above facts kindly provide following information u/s 6(1) of RTI Act 2005.
INFORMATION SOUGHT
Provide the details of officers and staff with name & rank that are attached and involved in management and operation of DMSRDE CSD Canteen right from Chairman, Officer-In- Charge, Technical Officers and Staff at present.
Total monthly expenditure incurred on incentives/emoluments to official working part time in DMSRDE CSD Canteen for month July 2013.
Provide the amount of miscellaneous expenditure incurred in July 2013 under following heads in DMSRDE CSD Canteen.
Balance sheet of DMSRDE CSD Canteen for the month July 2013.
Provide details of funds available with DMSRDE CSD Canteen in its Current A/C at SBI DMSRDE Branch Kanpur and all Fixed Deposits pledged with this Current account at SBI DMSRDE Branch.
The competent authority responsible for attachment of officials at CSD Canteen.
Whether rotation of officials working in CSD Canteen took place vide CVC Circular No.03/09/13 letter No.004/VGL/090/225753 dated 11.9.2013. (Yes/No).
If answer to point (7) is yes then provide the maximum period for which an official could remain attached with CSD Canteen?
Mr. DP Shukla, Lab. Attd. (Now Technical Officer) is attached/posted in DMSRDE CSD Canteen since long time. Provide his attachment/posting detail in DMSRDE CSD Canteen from 01.01.2000 to 30 September 2013.
DMSRDE CSD Canteen is a profitable unit which earning good amount of money by getting commission/profit in sale of store items at canteen. In which account this money is being deposited and the name of officers who are authorize/responsible to withdraw the money.
Provide type /nature of purpose for which the fund of CSD can be utilized.
Can CSD fund be utilized for purchase of item/store/services that are not used by CSD Canteen instead used by DMSRDE officials like furniture, construction of aluminum, partitions, distribution of gifts etc.?
Provide sales statement of DMSRDE Canteen for month of July 2013.
Cheque No. 871271 dated 22.7.2013 issued by DMSRDE Canteen. Provide information in following format.
Cheque No. 871267 with payable amount of Rs. 214312.00 was issued by DMSRDE Canteen (CSD) in July 2013. Provide following information in this regard-
Name of the firm/vendor in favor of which cheque No. 871267 with payable amount of Rs. 214312.00 was issued.
Purpose of issue of the cheque No. 871267 of DMSRDE Canteen (CSD) with amount of Rs. 214312.00 in July 2013.
List of items purchased through cheque No. 871267 issue by DMSRDE Canteen (CSD) for amount Rs. 214312.00 in July 2013.
User of the items purchased vide cheque No. 871267 issued for Rs. 214312/-.
The items purchased vide cheque No. 871267 has been kept in which place.
Copy of bill of vendor/firm for supply of items against cheque No. 871267 issued by DMSRDE Canteen (CSD) with amount of Rs. 214312.00 in July 2013.
Whether any fund was withdrawn from account of DMSRDE Canteen for purpose of aluminum door and grill partition in Security Division Building at reception counter.(Yes/No)
If answer to point (16) is yes then provide the expenditure details for the said work at reception of Security Office.
If answer to point(16) is No, then provide the following details
The agency (DMSRDE/MES) which issue supply order to accomplish the task for aluminum partition at reception of Security Office.
The name of vendor who make aluminum partition at reception of Security Office.
The copy of supply order issued for making the aluminum partition at reception of Security Office.
Total expenditure involved in construction of aluminum partition at reception of Security Office.
Provide copy of statement of expenditure for Rs. 255248.00 from 01.07.2013 to 31.07.2013 under Miscellaneous Head for month of July 2013 in DMSRDE Canteen (CSD).
Whether audit of CSD Canteen accounts took place by Local Audit Officer (LAO)/ACDA on annual basis. Yes/No
If answer to point 20 is yes then provide the copy of audit report of DMSRDE CSD Canteen for FY 2012-2013.
Percentage of average profit in sale of items/store at DMSRDE CSD Canteen.
Average profit of DMSRDE CSD Canteen in rupees per month in FY 2012-13.
How much funds/money has been expenditure in welfare activities from CSD fund in FY 2012-2013?
The information sought in this RTI Application is on Establishment Matter and as such not exempted u/s 24 of the RTI Act.
Besides Information sought is pertaining to allegations of Corruption and as such not exempted u/s 24 of the RTI Act 2005.
An IPO of Rs. 10/- as application fee (IPO No. 17F 549286) is annexed as Annexure-1.
To, 25th July 2013Shri Sarvesh Kumar,Scientist ‘F’CPIO, DMSRDEGT Road, Kanpur-208013
Hello,
This is with reference to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence Report 2009-10 & 2010-11 and News published in print/electronic media regarding Development of Bullet Proof Jacket (GSQR-1293) by DMSRDE, Kanpur. Kindly provide the following information under RTI Act 2005.
The date on which GSQR-1293 for BPJ was issued by AHQ to DRDO.
Provide the copy of the letter from AHQ to DRDO for development of BPJ as per GSQR-1293.
Provide copy of DRDO HQ letter by which DMSRDE was instructed to develop BPJ as per GSQR-1293.
The date on which DMSRDE started to work on development of BPJ as per GSQR-1293 and the date on which BPJ-1293 developed successfully.
PDC given by AHQ for development of BPJ-1293.
Whether any team was constituted for development of BPJ-1293? If yes then provide name of the team members (Scientists, Technical Officers and Scientific Assistants etc) who worked on development of BPJ as per GSQR-1293.
Whether any project has been sanctioned from the DRDO HQ for development of BPJ-1293?
If yes then how much funds has been sanctioned for this Project?
Provide the copy of sanction letter of the Project for development of BPJ as per GSQR-1293.
If no Project was sanctioned from DRDO HQ for BPJ as per GSQR-1293 then from which head (Build-up etc) funds were arranged for Development and Fabrication of BPJ-1293?
Provide total expenditure incurred in procurement of items(matrials) for development of BPJ-1293 including expenditure incurred on TA/DA to Officers & Employees, Government Transport and hired transport separately.
Provide copies of DRDO.MM.06 (demand) and copies of supply orders for purchase of items/materials and services hired for development of BPJ-1293.
Purchase of materials, items and services hired for fabrication of BPJ-1293 were made under which type of tendering process (Single Tender /Limited Tender/Open Tender/Global Tender)?
Provide details of procurement of materials(items)/services hired/fabrication for BPJ-1293 in the following format :-
Total expenditure incurred in creating facility in DMSRDE, Kanpur for R&D of BPJ-1293.
Total expenditure incurred from public fund for TA/DA in Temp. Duty of officers and staff involved in development of BPJ-1293 for visiting site of vendor involved in development/fabrication of BPJ-1293 or to other places for work related to BPJ-1293.
Total expenditure incurred from public fund on Govt. Transport and hired transport for transporting the materials up to the site of SM Pulp Packaging Pvt Ltd at New Delhi/Palwal.
Names of private vendors/firms involved in development/fabrication of BPJ-1293.
Whether SM Pulp Packaging Pvt Ltd is registered with DMSRDE. If yes then provide copy of Registration Certificate issued by DMSRDE to S. M. Pulp Packaging Pvt Ltd.
Whether any award was given to BPJ-1293 team/group or Scientist for successful development of BPJ-1293 under Laboratory Level Award under DRDO Award Scheme for 2010-2011. If so then provide the
Name of Scientists/Individual Scientist getting this award.
Amout of award in Rupees for Laboratory Scientist of the year award.
Copy of the minute sheet sanctioned by Director for this award.
Copy of the letter forwarded by Head of the Division with name(s) of Scientists to Technical Coordination.
Copy of the recommendation/proceeding of Award Committee constituted by Director for 2010-2011.
21. Whether facilities for fabrication of BPJ are available in Kanpur (Yes/No).
22. M/s M Kumar Udyog Pvt Ltd , Kanpur is also working on development/fabrication of BPJ at Kanpur. Provide the reasons on the ground of which DMSRDE did not utilized services of M Kumar Udyog Pvt Ltd, Kanpur for development of BPJ-1293 using Limited Tendering Process in order to save expenditure on TA/DA of Officials and hired Transport?
23. Copy of certificate issued by TBRL, Chandigarh for successful testing of BPJ developed by DMSRDE under GSQR-1293
24. Whether these BPJ-1293 was under gone Quality Control/Assurance test by QAG, DMSRDE. If so then how many BPJ-1293 were tested by QAG, DMSRDE.
25. Whether these BPJ-1293 were tested by another agency like CFSL Chandigarh etc? (Yes/No) If yes then provide the name of agency.
26. How many BPJ-1293 was fabricated by SM Pulp Packaging Pvt Ltd and total amount paid to SM Pulp Packaging Pvt Ltd for the fabrication of said BPJ-1293?
27. Copy of the supply order placed for fabrication of mould/procurement of mould for BPJ-1293.
28. Whether user trials were conducted by Army for BPJ-1293. (Yes/No) If yes then how many BPJ-1293 were submitted to AHQ for unit/field testing?
18th July 2013Dr. A. K. TyagiScientist ‘F’ and Head RTI CellCentral Public Information Officer (CPIO)DRDO HQ, Room No. 314-A, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji MargNew Delhi-110011
Hello,
Kindly provide the following information under RTI Act 2005.
Provide copy of the complaint filed regarding financial irregularities etc against Director, DMSRDE, Kanpur in Development of Bullet Proof Jacket under GSQR-1318.
Whether any enquiry was conducted by DRDO HQ on this complaint. (Yes/No)
The name & designation of officer who conducted the enquiry at DMSRDE, Kanpur.
Provide the date on which enquiry was conducted.
Provide copies of movement orders in respect to Dr. K Muraleedharan Scientist ‘G’, Director of Materials (DOM) to visit DMSRDE, Kanpur during 01 January 2013 to 30 June 2013.
Provide copy of enquiry report/findings of the Enquiry Officer after enquiry was completed.
Note: – above required information is directly related to corruption and not come under schedule – II
It is observed that DRDO is denying 99% RTI request under shadow of Schedule – II. This RTI request is directly related with corruption.
I do hereby declare that I am the 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 expiry of 30 day period after you have received the application.
To, 17th July 2013Shri Sarvesh KumarScientist ‘F’ & Public Information Officer (PIO)DMSRDE, GT RoadKanpur-208013
Hello,
This is with reference to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence Report 2009-10 and 2010-11, News published in print/electronic media in May 2012 and DRDO Newsletter Issue of April 2012 regarding Development of Bullet Proof Jacket (GSQR-1318) by DMSRDE, Kanpur. Kindly provide the following information under RTI Act 2005.
How many GSQRs (General Staff Qualitative Requirement) for development of Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) have been issued to DMSRDE, Kanpur (DRDO) by AHQ (Army) till date?
Provide all GSQR numbers given by AHQ for development of BPJ to DMSRDE, Kanpur.
Provide the copies of sanctioning letter issued from AHQ to DRDO for these GSQRs for development of BPJ by DMSRDE.
Provide total expenditure incurred in development of Bullet Proof Jacket in DMSRDE right from sanctioning of first GSQR for BPJ up to present(current) GSQR for BPJ in following format:
(i) GSQR No.
(ii) Date of sanction
(iii) Date of closure/completion
(iv) Expenditure incurred
How much amount has been expenditured in DMSRDE in creation & setup of the facilities and infrastructure development for R&D of BPJ under these GSQRs given by AHQ to DMSRDE till date?
Note: – above required information is directly related to corruption and not come under schedule – II
It is observed that DRDO is denying 99% RTI request under shadow of Schedule – II. This RTI request is directly related with corruption.
I do hereby declare that I am the 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 expiry of 30 day period after you have received the application.
Enclosed – Rs 10 Postal Order No 98E 528555
Regards
Prabhu Dayal Dandriyal21-Sunderwala, RaipurDehradun-248008Phone – 0135- 2787750, Mobile- 9411114879,e-mail id prabhudoon@gmail.com website – www.corruptionindrdo.comDRDO NEWS LETTER A monthly house bulletin of Defence Research & Development Organisation ■ Vol. 32 No. 4 ■ April 2012Dr AK Saxena, Director, DMSRDE, demonstrated the jacket to Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM
RTI Request to CEPTAM
To Date 2nd May 2013
The CPIO No RTI//CEPTAM/04/05/2013
Centre for Personnel Management
Defence Research and Development Organisation
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, Metcalfe House Complex, DELHI-110054
Hello,
Kindly provide me with the following information requested under purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
1. Provide the following persons were engaged as experts by CEPTAM for Assessment Boards and Recruitment Board constituted in the year 2012. 2. If engaged, then number of boards, place, date and total expenses bear by CEPTAM with respect of following persons. 3. If engaged then their designation, organisation’s name and place of appointment. 4. Provide the following persons are related (blood or by marriage etc.) with Shri Rajesh Goyal, Director, CEPTAM, if information is not available with CPIO then get this from Shri Rajesh Goyal in writing. 5. If it is establish that following persons related to Shri Rajesh Goyal then a copy of correspondence with higher authority to inform about his relations with following engaged experts.
(i) Dr Madhu Goyal (ii) Mr M C Goyal (iii) Mr Sekhar Gupta (iv) Mr Anupam Gupta
Note: – above required information is directly related to corruption and not come under schedule – II
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 provision 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 above request, where I may require file first appeal.
I do hereby declare that I am the 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 expiry of 30 day period after you have received the application.
RTI Request
To Date 25th February 2013
The CPIO No RTI//CEPTAM/25/2/2013
Centre for Personnel Talent Management
Defence Research and Development OrganisationMINISTRY OF DEFENCE, Metcalfe House Complex, DELHI-110054
Hello,
Kindly provide me with the following information requested under purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
1. Provide the number of experts called for Assessment Boards constituted in the year 2012.
(a) Numbers of Experts from DRDO – (b) Numbers of Experts from outside DRDO – (c) Numbers of Experts from outside DRDO who are not from the Interview city – (d) Numbers of Experts from outside DRDO who are related with CEPTAM officials –
2. Name, subject of expertise, designation of experts from outside DRDO. 3. Copy of If any policy/direction/guidelines available in CEPTAM for constitution of assessment board for different locations. 4. Total expenditure made for outside experts for the year of 2012 assessment boards. 5. Provide the names of CEPTAM officials if any who are related with outside experts.
Note: – above required information is directly related to corruption and not come under schedule – II
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 provision 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 above request, where I may require file first appeal.
I do hereby declare that I am the 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 expiry of 30 day period after you have received the application.
