To, Date: 12 February, 2014 Dr. RB Sharma, Scientist ‘F’,Central Public Information Officer,DRDO HQ, Min. of Defence,Room No. 314-A, RTI Cell,DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg,New Delhi-110011
APPLICATION UNDER RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
Hello,
Applicant submitted following complaints to DGR&D, DRDO and Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri on Corruption charges against Dr. Arvind Kumar Saxena, Director, DMSRDE, Kanpur and other scientists of DMSRDE, Kanpur. Details of complaints are given below:
S.N.
Subject of Complaint
Date of filing
1.
Scam of forge rent receipt for rebate on HRA in DMSRDE Kanpur
29 Nov 2013
2.
Corruption in procurement of Antivirus – DMSRDE
17 Dec 2013
3.
Complaint against Dr. AK Saxena, Director, DMSRDE, DRDO, Kanpur- Reactor Case
24 Dec 2013
4.
Complaint against Dr. AK Saxena, Director, DMSRDE, DRDO, Kanpur –II- Omega Furnace
26 Dec 2013
5.
Complaint against Dr. AK Saxena, Director, DMSRDE, DRDO, Kanpur –III- Cutting of Grass/Sarkanda ,Pruning, Trimming & Cutting of Tress
28 Dec 2013
6.
Corruption in procurement of chemicals at DMSRDE Kanpur
06 Jan 2014
7.
Corruption in procurement of DYNEEMA Fabric at DMSRDE Kanpur
09 Jan 2014
8.
Corruption In Procurement of Analytical Weighing Balance At DMSRDE Kanpur
12 Jan 2014
9.
Complaint to CVC – DMSRDE FUME HOOD Procurement Case
22 Jan 2014
10.
Complaint against Dr. AK Saxena, Director, DMSRDE, DRDO, Kanpur – Purchasing of Laboratory Microprocessor Based Programmable High Temperature Furnace
06 Feb 2014
In reference to the above kindly provide the following information under RTI Act 2005.
Status of above mentioned complaints at DRDO HQ.
Action taken on the above mentioned complaints by DGR&D, DRDO & SA to RM.
Whether any inquiry committee has been setup for investigation for charges of Corruption made in the above mentioned complaints against Dr. Arvind Kumar Saxena, Director, DMSRDE.(Yes/No)
If answer to Para (3) is yes then provide status of inquiry. (Completed/Running)
If inquiry is completed then provide the copy of inquiry report.
NOTE
Please refer CIC decision in File No. CIC/LS/A/2012/002612 dated 22.3.2013 (Dr. Neelam Bhalla Vs. DRDO. Information asked is on Establishment Matter and not exempted u/s 24 of RTI Act as per various decisions of CIC
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.
Shri Avinash Chandra Ji, after you joined as DRDO boss, honest and neutral official expected and hoped for good decision, good administration, good cohesive environment, hope you will shake DRDO with your full strength to get rid of incompetent stuff.
But sorry to say you disappointed the honest scientists/ staff/ officials and they are not finding any reason to stay or giving their 100% output to DRDO.
Avinash ji, collect all your good energy and get rid of the nexus of culprits who are controlling SPIC, CCE, Department of Personnel, RTI Cell, RAC, CEPTAM and some Lab heads.
Every DRDO official knows acts and deeds of these corrupt officials but sake of their carrier not coming forward but sending anonymous or fake signed letters ( inputs are correct) to Prime Minister, Defence Minister and other government agencies and of course to you also, I have also received some from various labs. (Sending bunch to Honorable Defence Minister)
The increasing numbers of court cases are also perfect examples of mismanagement in DRDO.
The decision of giving responsibility of administration/material management to scientists is also going to be a big problem in the coming time.
Perfect administration and perfect procurement is not cup of scientists. They are not able to match with laid down rules of government of India. Day by day increasing number of anomalies / audit objections in recruitments / procurement are going to be a big issues.
Dr. P S Goel’s DO letter implementing of interaction for promotion from Sc ‘ F’ to Sc ‘G’ without approval from cabinet is a clear cut case of violation of Article 309 and the repercussion now started in shape of court cases which was hampering the progress of DRDO and created demotivation among senior scientists
Same in RAC/ CEPTAM encouraging recruitment of incompetent / fake degree / diploma appointment of such candidates who are not eligible as per SRO/ appointment on the basis of nepotism/ in this respect you only see the RTI’s on these issues, you will find clear picture of the future of DRDO.
You are under the impression that corrupt CPIO, Dr A K Tyagi is protecting DRDO. It is not true, instead of exposing the corrupt practices, he is trying to bury the information and very soon these corrupt practices will sink the DRDO ship. As you aware CVC already issued advice to CVO, MoD against the Dr A K Tyagi for “Regular Disciplinary action is recommended on: 9/9/2013“and you are not taking any action to remove him for the post of CPIO, DRDO. What does it mean, it means still you are in grip of corrupt officials. A honest advice is first change your staff officer and old staff of Dr Sarswat’s time, than only you will be find some change in DRDO’s scenario.
Avinash ji, we all very well know that you are washing dirty linen of Dr V K Sarswat’s several misdeed which are the outcome of mismanagement of Dr Sarswat, because he was only on? Government agencies very well know about that, and why he was not able to get extension, Ms R. AMRUTHA VANI, SC ‘F’’s (‘Below the Bench Mark’) case, Dr Neelam Bhalla’s, Sc ‘F’ (Workplace Humiliation, Harassment, Gender discrimination & Victimisation) case etc. but problem is that you are dealing all issues with same set of officials ( Dr Sarswat’s & Dr. W Selvamurthy’s gang) who created and responsible for these kinds of hurdles in DRDO for their own wasted interest.
CEPTAM Director enjoys all type of corrupt practices like he is engaging his wife and relatives in different recruitments boards as experts. Recent CEPTAM recruitment process he introduced mandatory SMS registration (cost Rs 3 to each applicant) for his personal benefit (he worked this out this without proper procedure) and due to this almost thousands of aspirant were not able to get their admit cards. In this process lot of SC/ST candidates also suffered, you can check with records, where Government of India facilitates to SC/ST candidates in recruitments without any fee. Almost 5 lakhs candidates applied nearly one lakh rejected and thousands of candidate could not appear due remote centre problem, candidates were not given asked choice centers, they received admit cards with centers like Goa, Mizoram, Chennai, Patna.
Please go through the following letters which are self explanatory of your labs environment and administrative ability of your scientist.
Example Responsibility of Administration to Scientist – DMSRDE ION Dated 31st December 2012 a true example of DRDO helpless position – a perfect documentary evidence of how incompetency promoting in DRDO.
DMSRDE – ION Dated 31st December 2012
CEPTAM Recruitment Case – Few examples
Sh. Kamdev , SC candidate – Admit card not received reason – SMS registration
Sh. Kunal – Admit card received after one day – 5 times he registered by SMS – Delhi local but centre was Ajmer
Sh Satvir – Applied for post of welder and asked for local nearby centre Delhi but he was given centre Chennai
Mohd Shahbaz – No Admit card received/ SMS registered/ application not found
Sh Saroj Kumar- applied for 0217 Diesel Mech local Harsh Vihar, Delhi based admit card received with Centre in Patna
Sh Sandeep – applied for Fireman not received admit card – reason not known
Ms Kavita – resident of Delhi, Admit card received given exam in Kanpur centre spend Rs 4000 will Director CEPTAM reimburse or only busy minting money for himself and his relatives.
Hundreds of candidates wasted their days in front of CEPTAM reception but could not able get their admit cards.
Long list will be continue
Appeal to clean DRDO of corrupt and anti-national officials
