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RTI-EDK- PATENT – Who is the real inventor

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To,                                                                                                          5th August 2014
Dr. RB Sharma, CPIO
DRDO HQ, Min. of Defence
DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg
New Delhi-110011                          

Hello,

Kindly provide me with the following information requested under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 in respect of Explosive Detection Kit (EDK) of DRDO. DRDO filed a patent application No 524/DEL/1996 dated 12-Mar-1996 for “A PROCESS FOR EXPLOSIVE DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION”. The patent granted vide patent no 238663 dated 16 Feb 2010. As per GOI website of Intellectual Property of India the name of Patentee -THE CHIEF CONTROLLER RESEARCH, Applicant Address- B-341, SENA BHAWAN DHQ P.O. NEW DELHI 110011, INDIA Copy enclosed

Inventors:

1 RABINDRA KUMAR SINHA

2 USHADEVI RAMACHANDRAN NAIR

3 HIRA LAL YADAV

4 JAMAN SINGH GHARIA

As per HEMRL letter No HEMRL/TS/3341 dated 8th March 2010 mentioned that Ms Reny M Roy, Scientist C is the innovator of EDK. Copy enclosed.

CNN-IBN & Infosys present – Innovating for a Better Tomorrow also present Dr Reny M Roy, DRDO scientist-For developing the Explosive Detection Kit (EDK) that uses chemicals to trigger reactions and detect explosives

  1. Provide the document on which HEMRL letter No HEMRL/TS/3341 dated 8th March 2010 mentioned that Ms Reny M Roy, Scientist C is the innovator of EDK.
  2. Provide the document of approval for participation in CNN-IBN program Innovating for a Better Tomorrow to Dr Reny M Roy, DRDO scientist

Note : Matter is directly related to corruption and not exempted under Section 24 (1), as enclosed  letter of HEMRL and information available in website of Intellectual Property of India are contradictory, it is the clear cut case of abuse of power by DRDO officials.

Regards

Prabhu  Dandriyal,
21-Sunderwala, Raipur, Dehradun -248008
Phone 0135- 2787750, Mobile- 9411114879,
e-mail id prabhudoon@gmail.com  website www.corruptionindrdo.com

Registration Number     MODEF/R/2014/61391

 

 

A PROCESS FOR EXPLOSIVE DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION (EDK)
A PROCESS FOR EXPLOSIVE DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION (EDK)
Statement of Case for US Visit of Ms Reny M Roy, Scientist C is the innovator of EDK
Statement of Case for US Visit of Ms Reny M Roy, Scientist C is the innovator of EDK

CNN-IBN & Infosys present ‘Innovating for a Better Tomorrow’

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Dr Reny M Roy, DRDO scientist: For developing the Explosive Detection Kit (EDK) that uses chemicals to trigger reactions and detect explosives.

US to manufacture, market DRDO’s Explosive Detection Kit
PTI Aug 3, 2013, 03.21PM IST

WASHINGTON: In a first of its kind of reverse technology sharing between India and the US, an innovative Explosive Detection Kit developed by Indian scientists would be manufactured in America and sold globally for quick detection and identification of combinations of explosives. …………………………………………………
Reny M Roy, the Indian scientist who developed this technology, said that the EDK kits have been successfully used in preventing several terrorists’ attacks and even immediately detecting the type of explosive used in the event of a bomb blast.

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http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2011/jan01-11/h4.htm

“I got the idea for making an EDK kit in pellets form when I saw my daughter working with her colour palette,” says Roy.

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August 4, 2013 · Chennai ·
When Reny Roy was assigned a project 15 years ago, she had no idea it would one day get a Washington DC debut as India’s first defense technology transfer to the United States.
The project headed by Roy, a scientist at DRDO’s explosives lab in Pune, led to the creation of Explosive Detection Kit (EDK), which makes it easy to detect all kinds of explosive, especially those used by terrorists.
The kit was launched in Washington on Friday for production and sale in the US and other countries in the region, by Crowe and Company, a South Carolina firm.
It is currently undergoing tests by US military and other security agencies but may soon be headed for use by coalition forces in Afghanistan through a non-profit.
AND THE PATENT IS OF COURSE OF INDIA……

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/when-drdos-party-in-the-us-almost-went-for-a-toss/20130809.htm

When DRDO’s party in the US almost went for a toss
August 09, 2013 11:30 IST

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—————–DRDO Director General Dr Avinash Chander, Dr S Radhakrishnan, Director, Services Interaction and Technology Acquisition, DRDO, Dr S Sunderesh, Chief Controller, R & D, DRDO, Dr Reny M Roy, Scientist at DRDO who lead the team that develop the EDK, and others, immediately from the airport after dumping their baggage at THE HOTEL, had to rush to the US Chamber of Commerce building where hundreds of administration officials, defence industry representatives and fellow scientists had assembled for the official launch

 

http://www.chinesedefence.com/forums/indian-defence/6164-reverse-technology-transfer.html

Reverse Technology Transfer.

“In a first of its kind of reverse technology sharing between India and the US, an innovative Explosive Detection Kit developed by Indian scientists would be manufactured in America and sold globally for quick detection and identification of combinations of explosives.
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This was probably for the first time that technology developed by Indian Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) was being manufactured and marketed in the US, officials and industry partners said.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-grabs-wallet-sized-bomb-detector-created-by-indian-scientist/article1-1102661.aspx

US grabs wallet-sized bomb detector created by Indian scientist

Yashwant Raj, Hindustan Times
Washington, August 03, 2013

When Reny Roy was assigned a project 15 years ago, she had no idea it would one day get a Washington DC debut as India’s first defense technology transfer to the United States.

The project headed by Roy, a scientist at DRDO’s explosives lab in Pune, led to the creation of Explosive Detection Kit (EDK), which makes it easy to detect all kinds of explosive, especially those used by terrorists.
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“It feels great,” said Roy after the launch with her boss SN Asthana, a man of few words, standing by her side.
Roy got the project “around 1997” with a brief to develop something to stop terrorists. But it was not a priority, not like DRDO’s more glamorous Agni, Arjun and the LCA projects.

 

LANDMARK INDO- US Official Publication
LANDMARK
INDO- US Official Publication

 

http://www.projectsjugaad.com/projects-jugaad-trends/DRDO-Indian-Explosive-Kit-Market-By-US.html

DRDO Indian Explosive Kit Market By US

Reny Roy 15 Years Hard Work Project

15 Years ago this project was assigned to Reny Roy, at that time she was not aware of that one day Washington DC introduction as India’s first defense technology move to the United States.

The project head Roy, a scientist at DRDO’s explosives lab in Pune, lead to the formation of Explosive Detection Kit (EDK), which makes it simple to sense all kinds of explosive, particularly those used by terrorists all over world.

Meghalay Guardian 4 August 2013
Meghalay Guardian 4 August 2013
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dna exclusive: Scientist sues DRDO chief Avinash Chander for defamation

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Pradip R Sagar

Monday, 7 July 2014 – 10:07am IST | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA

A senior scientist in the country’s premier defence research organisation DRDO, who has highlighted various irregularities and malpractices in the organisation, has served legal notice to the DRDO chief Avinash Chander for allegedly defaming him for taking a stand against corruption.avinashchander

Navin Prakash Gupta, a computer scientist working the Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO, last month was transferred from Kanpur to Tezpur following his series of complaints to Central Vigilance Commission and the defence minister highlighting various irregularities in the department.

Following the transfer order, Gupta moved the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for seeking stay on his transfer orders. In reply to his petition in CAT, the DRDO said, “Scientist NP Gupta has been vitiating the atmosphere in DMSRDE through his irresponsible behaviour and undesirable activities.”

Denying this, Gupta told dna over phone from Kanpur, “The allegation is full of imputation. There is no enquiry against me. Even no show cause notice was served to me in my entire career of 21 years. I am being harassed because I raised voice against corruption.” Gupta claimed that his transfer is laced with vengeance and motivated. Gupta has made at least 12 complaints to the corruption watchdog CVC including irregularities in procurement of chemicals and fabrics in the Kanpur-based DMSRDE (Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) laboratory. And CVC is conducting probe into his allegations and forwarded to the ministry of defence for detailed inquiry. “I have written about large scale malpractices and irregularities in procurement for the laboratory. Besides irregularities in procurements, top officials of the laboratory were giving out construction contracts worth lakhs of rupees to private vendors and individuals with aim to benefit them by violating all rules and regulations,” Gupta added.

When contacted Drdo spokesperson claimed that conduct of Gupta was not upto the mark over the years. “I could only say that conduct of Navin Gupta was not in order. Beyond this, we do not want to comment on the issue as it is pending in the court,” DRDO official said.

Meanwhile, Navin Gupta has decided to file a criminal defamation case against DRDO chief and head of directorate of personnel Dr AK Singh. “They have not replied to my notice. And now I’m going to file a criminal defamation case on them,” Gupta added.

His key complaints:
Irregularities in Rs 2 crore procurement of chemicals for DMSRDE
Irregularities in Rs 1.5 crore procurement of Dyneema Fabric
Irregularities Rs 46 lakh DMSRDE fume hood procurement
Rs 15 lakh procurement of scientific and technical books
Rs 2 crore procurement of of polydimathylsilane for Kanpur lab
Corruption in procurement of anti-virus of around Rs 4 lakh

Copy of Notice Received by www.corruptionindrdo.com – DRDO not bother about corruption their main concern about Corrupt Director’s , DMSRDE personal imageDefamation Notice1Defamation Notice2Defamation Notice3

 

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Arjun scientist probed by CBI

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Jul 04, 2014 – PRAMOD KUMAR | New Delhi – The Asian Age
The CBI is investigating graft allegations against a senior scientist associated with the Combat Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE Chennai) of the ministry of defence (MoD). The scientist under the scanner was part of a project on the production of India’s main battle tank, Arjun, sources said.
Sources in the agency said, “Initial investigations by the CBI have revealed that the scientist allegedly took a bribe from a private firm for giving a satisfactory report to a company which was developing assembly forged steel track links for the battle tank Arjun during an inspection in 2012.”
The suspected firm was given supply orders by the Defence Ordnance Factory for developing steel track links for the battle tank, they said. Arjun is a third-generation main battle tank developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. It features a 120-mm main rifled gun, one 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun and a 12.7 mm machine gun.
The agency recently registered a preliminary enquiry to probe the allegation against the scientist.
“The agency will soon seek clarifications from the scientist as well as the suspected firm. The agency will also seek clarifications from certain senior officials of the MoD,” sources said.
“If the CBI finds incriminating evidence during the inquiry, it would register a regular case into the matter. Without registering a regular case, the agency does not have the power to call anybody to the CBI headquarters for recording the statement. If the agency decides to convert the PE into a regular case, only then can the CBI send summons to the people. At this point of time, the CBI can only seek clarifications from them,” sources said.
The CBI is also preparing to take assistance of former MoD officials in this case. “Former MoD officials associated with the project may be quizzed to understand the issues related to the case. Besides, the CBI may take the assistance of ordnance factory officials,” sources said.

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Arjun tank: CBI probes scientist for taking bribe

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Abhishek Sharan, Hindustan Times New Delhi, July 04, 2014
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun a criminal misconduct probe against a senior scientist who was part of a team involved in the development of India’s indigenous main battle tank Arjun, for allegedly seeking and accepting Rs. 1.5 lakh from a machinery supplier.

The agency has lodged a Preliminary Enquiry (PE), according to which the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) scientist allegedly took the money in September 2012 from the consultant of a private firm supplying a tank component — steel track links— to approve its quality after its inspection by him, said a CBI source.

“The firm had bagged the supply order from the Defence Ordinance Factory for developing assembly-forged steel track links. After the product was ready, the scientist was called for inspection,” said the source. The scientist allegedly asked for a bribe of Rs. 1.5 lakh to “give a satisfactory report”. The source said, “The scientist accepted the bribe, which amounted to criminal misconduct.”

On being contacted, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)’s spokesperson Ravi Gupta said, “ Let the law take its own course. Let the truth come out.”

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DRDO Scientist Stabbed in Hyderabad

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Live India | Written on 22 Jun, 2014 at 14:18 in Crime, India
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, unknown assailants stabbed the Assistant Director of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the old city area here today .
The victim scientist, identified as Satyapathi was rushed to Hyderabad’s Osmania Hospital where he is undergoing treatment.
More details awaited

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Officers on Extension holding responsible post in DRDO are Breach of National Security

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To                                                                                                                              15th May 2014
 Honorable Defence Minister
Room -104, South Block
New Delhi – 110011

Subject: Officers on Extension holding responsible post in DRDO are Breach of National Security

For quite some it is practice in DRDO to continue officer on extension as director of Lab/Establishment.

For extension the DOPT guideline (FR 56 d) summarize the capability of scientist should of international stature with credits achieved with patents and papers published in international journals.

Unfortunately in DRDO top brass cooked the extension requirement to suit the incompetent scientists.

When the incompetent scientist manages the extension he does not bother towards constitutional provisions, his priority is set solely to encourage corruption / nepotism so that as early he reimburse his dues incurred towards getting extension. (CAG or special audit easily can differentiate the way of budget spend by scientist before and after extension)

As example Sh R C Agarwal, Director, DEAL, DRDO, Dehradun on second extension in service without any of international stature, no patents, no papers published in international journals, no expertise in any field which was recognized by any apex body (Joined as Charge man and promoted to Scientist H), and has failed to prevent atrocity on fellow SC/ST officials even though vide DRDO Hqrs Letter No DOP/ 01/ 00008/ DEAL/ M/01 dated 12th March 2014 clearly issued  DG, DRDO directives not harass member of weaker section SC/ST/OBC.

For reference the case of Sh Jagdish Kumar, Technical Officer ‘C’, DEAL, DRDO, Dehradun is enclosed herewith.

It is requested to honor the constitution of India, please take appropriate action to protect the rights of weaker section SC/ST/OBC.

Regards

Prabhu  Dandriyal,
21-Sunderwala, Raipur,
Phone 0135- 2787750, Mobile- 9411114879,
e-mail id prabhudoon@gmail.com  website www.corruptionindrdo.com

Enclosed :

  1. DRDO Hqrs Letter No DOP/ 01/ 00008/ DEAL/ M/01 dated 12th March 2014
  2. Sh Jagdish Kumar, TO C, DEAL’s letter to Director, DEAL dated 8th May 2014

Copy to

  1. Chairman, The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Government of India, 5th Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi 110003 Telephone (011) 2462 0435. Fax (011) 2462 5378.
  2. Sh Avinash Chander, DG, DRDO, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi – 110011 jagdish case DRDO replyjagdish rti sc case1

 

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DRDO, DHRD working under pressure and not able to implement FCS guidelines and other corrective measures due to incompetent senior bosses

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DRDS overall DRDO has misused, manipulated and override the Flexible Complimenting Scheme (FCS) guide lines issued by DoPT, GOI. Above graph showing the failure of DRDO, DHRD, total mismanaged the manpower growth, because of dummy RAC bosses and also because of absolute power of Lab Directors.

OM No. AB-14017/36/2011-Estt(RR) dated 21st September 2012 – “FCS should be rigorous with due emphasis on evaluation of scientific and technical knowledge so that only scientists who have to their credit demonstrable achievements or higher level of technical merit are recommended for promotion.”

The FCS guidelines which are not following by DRDO

ANNEXURE-I

Criteria for Identifying Institutions/Organizations as Scientific & Technical Institutions and definition of Activities and Services, Scientists & Engineers and Scientific Posts

(i)     The institutions referred to as S&T would be characterized by pursuit of excellence;

(ii)     They should be engaged in research, design, development or programme implementation (including review, analysis, promotion and aspects of science policy, etc.) which would cover a broad spectrum of pure and applied research but the essential feature would be innovative character and spirit of enquiry that permeates their overall functioning;

(iii)     The scientific culture is characterized by a few salient aspects, namely the persons involved are highly qualified and skilled technical personnel, involved in creative and innovative activity, they are willing to be judged on the basis of merit and competence rather than on the basis of seniority and a hierarchial structure;

(iv)              The criteria could cover the aims and objectives of the institution/ organization, qualifications of the personnel, qualitative requirements for performance of various types of activities, etc.

Scientific Activities and Services:

Scientific activities and Services covered for considering the applicability of the Flexible Complementing Scheme are as under:

(a)    Fundamental/basic research: Original investigation to gain new scientific knowledge, not necessarily directed towards any specific practical aim or application.

(b) Applied Research: Original investigation to gain new scientific or technical knowledge directed towards a specific practical aim or objective.

(c)            Experimental Development: Use of scientific knowledge directed towards producing new or substantially improved materials, devices, products, processes, systems or services.

(d)   S&T activities which are directly linked to R&D in terms of promoting the scientific activities and services.

 Scientists and Engineers: Persons

(a)    who possess academic qualification of atleast Master’s degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine; and

(b)   working in those capacities, us or create scientific knowledge, and engineering and technological principles, i.e. persons with scientific or technological training who are engaged in professional work on S&T activities, high level administrators and personnel who plan, direct or coordinate the execution of S&T activities.

Scientific Post is the one, the incumbent of which is a ‘Scientist or Engineer’ defined above in a scientific institution/organization declared as ‘Scientific Department’ as defined and is engaged in the generation, advancement, dissemination, and application of scientific and technical knowledge in the S&T activities.                                                                  ANNEXURE-II

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERING PROMOTIONS UNDER FLEXIBLE COMPLEMENTING SCHEME

(a)        All officers will be first screened on the basis of gradings in the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for consideration for promotion; the ACRs should be assessed on a 10 point scale giving 10 marks for “outstanding”, 8 marks for “very good”, 6 marks for “good”, 4 marks for “average” and 0 for “poor” and only those officers who satisfy the minimum residency period linked to their performance as indicated in the table below be screened in.

Number of Year in grade              3              4              5              6              7              8

Scientist B to Scientist C             85%           80%        70%        65%       60%        …

Scientist C to Scientist D            …                85%        80%        75%        70%        60%

 Scientist D to Scientist E             …               85%        80%        75%        70%        60%

Scientist E to Scientist F               …               …             85%        80%        75%        70%

 Scientist F to Scientist G             …               …             85%        80%        75%        70%

 Exceptionally meritorious candidates with all outstanding gradings  may be granted relaxation in the residency period, the relaxation being not more than one year on any single occasion.  Such a relaxation will be limited to a maximum of two occasions in their entire career.

 (b)        As the procedure adopted for assessment of CRs in various Scientific Departments differ at present, it has been decided that an external member, from Departments of Atomic Energy, Space or DRDO who have developed over the years a fine tuned system of screening in meritorious Scientists may be co-opted in the selection process, till such time a system gets established in other Scientific Departments.  The position will, however, be reviewed after 5 years from the date of issue of this Office Memorandum.

(c)        All officers who are screened-in will be called for an interview.  The performance in the interview will also be graded similarly on a 10 point scale and the eligibility for promotion will be based on the same norms as in the above Table.

 (d)        Field experience in research and development and/or experience in implementation of such scientific projects is compulsory for promotion of scientists recruited to the posts in the secretariat of the Scientific Ministries/Departments to higher grades under FCS.  Field experience of atleast 2 years and 5 years respectively will be essential for promotion to Scientist F and Scientist G grades respectively.  However, during the transitional period, Committee may relax this requirement in case of meritorious candidate

FCS annexure1

There are several examples of relaxation in residency period three or four times in entire service of scientists who are working as non technical and non scientific assignments and getting out standing calls.

  1. Scientist B Seniority Scenario, DRDO have no right to stop these scientist from 2003 to 2008 21 Scientists (oldest-15 Jan 1959 – 2 May 1986), if there is problem then the problem could not addressed by competent authority, it shows the failure of competent authority.
  1. sc B sen
  2. Scientist C Seniority Scenario DRDO have no right to stop these scientist from 1994 to 2008 109 Scientists (oldest-1 June1959 – 14 April 1983), if there is problem then the problem could not addressed by competent authority; it shows the failure of competent authoritysc C sen
  3. Scientist D Seniority Scenario DRDO have no right to stop these scientist from 1993 to 2008 50 Scientists (oldest-30 July 1956 – 22Jan 1979), if there is problem then the problem could not addressed by competent authority; it shows the failure of competent authoritysc D sen
  4. Scientist E Seniority Scenario DRDO have no right to stop these scientist from 1993 to 2008 95 Scientists (oldest-1 November 1954 – 5 November 1974), if there is problem then the problem could not addressed by competent authority; it shows the failure of competent authority.sc E sen
  5. Scientist F Seniority Scenario DRDO have no right to stop these scientist from 2001 to 2008 396 Scientists (oldest-16 May 1954 – 21 February 1971), if there is problem then the problem could not addressed by competent authority; it shows the failure of competent authoritysc F sen
  6. Scientist G Seniority Scenario DRDO have no right to stop these scientist from 2005 to 2008 58 Scientists (oldest-5 May 1954 – 6 January 1963), if there is problem then the problem could not addressed by competent authority; it shows the failure of competent authority.sc G sen

It is observed that in the DRDO organization scientists who were deprived from normal promotion are not aware of the proper FCS guidelines and also not know how to get justice or leave to the GOD.  Some scientists in DRDO tried their grievances through SA to RM or Defence Minister few got success but their success not known to other deprived scientists.

Can anyone believe that 729 deprived scientist are able to deliver their 100% output, this figure is approx 10% of total scientists of DRDO. 10 % unsatisfied work force is acceptable in any organization. Ab to jago Chander ji , apka contract to abhi pakka hai, teen saal to pure karne hain to kuch to DRDO ka bhala karte jao.

Recently one Scientist D from DRDE represented case to DG, DRDO that the APAR was tempered the given marks was  86 and  tampered with whitener and put 80 marks, it is common practice in DRDO, how can a young  scientist know about these heinous games by their superiors. Same things are also happening in DRTC also; when some official obtained APAR by RTI request this whitener game was exposed.

I request to these deprived scientists that they can ask their APARs by RTI request. APAR is very well in preview of RTI act, no exemption or schedule –II is applicable in this matter.

I am enclosing Honorable Nainital High court Judgment where anyone can ask assessment call, if his junior is called for assessment, please go through the judgment.

I am enclosing a representation of a scientist which was a successful example of fight for dignity.

In DRDO the scientists who were engaged in sundry works like stores procurement/ works/ security/ staff officer of establishment heads and able to lure boss by any means like putting AC’s in boss private house and support all domestic helps are the winner of outstanding APAR.

So overlook these kinds of officials and represent your case with scientific and technical contribution and serve our great country.

Nainital High Court Judgment WP No 263 dated 18th April 2003 Dr K K Jha Vs DRDO

Dr K K Jha Judgement

Representation of a scientist

To
SA to RM, DG (R&D), DRDO
DRDO BHAWAN,
NEW DELHI – 110011.

(THROUGH PROPER CHANNEL

Sub:     Assessment – 2013: Non Appearance of my name in the list of Scientists in the grade of Scientist ‘F’ from DRDL for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade. 

Ref:      RAC Letter No. RAC/08/35/ISC(Main)/2013, Dt 06th Mar 2013;  
             Fax Dt 11th April 2013 From Director, RAC to Director, DRDL

Sir,

Based on the recommendations of a Special Assessment Board, I was promoted from the grade of Scientist ‘E’ to the grade of Scientist ‘F’ in the Year 2008, though it should have been effective from 01st July 2007.

2.         This contention apart, I have completed 5 years of residency period (2008 – 2012) in the grade of Scientist ‘F’. I was anticipating appearance of my name in the List of Scientists in the grade of Scientist ‘F’ from DRDL for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade in the Fax dated 11th April 2013, sent by Director, RAC, Delhi to Director, DRDL. However I was disappointed.

3.         I would like to bring the following facts, related to my case, to your kind notice:

i)                    Non communication of ‘Below the Bench Mark’ (90%) grading in the Appraisal Year 2008. Since the said CPAR would have to be considered for assessing my suitability, the same is liable to be ignored in view of not communicating the ‘below bench mark’ CPAR.

ii)                  Further, the said CPAR (pertaining to the year 2008) grading carried out by I.O, R.O & Head of the Lab/Establishment by one Single Officer – all rolled into one, is not permissible as the very purpose of ensuring that the assessment of an officer is made dispassionately would be defeated. Thus, on this ground too, the said CPAR would have to be ignored as being illegal.

iii)                Eligible criteria for Assessment for promotion of Scientist ‘F’ to Sc ‘G’ in terms of CPAR/APAR minimum average marks for residency periods of 5 years and more do not have statutory force as the same is not contained in the SRO. When the field is governed by a statutory rule, the executive instructions have to be subservient to the former.

4.         Considering a minimum average mark of 85% as notional Bench Mark for consideration for promotion from Scientist ‘F’ to ‘G’ for a residency period of 5 years (Application of the criteria for consideration for promotion from Scientist ‘E’ to ‘F’), you are requested to ignore my CPAR pertaining to the Appraisal Year 2008 and include my name in the list of Scientists in the grade of Scientist ‘F’ in DRDL for consideration to the next higher grade and release the same at the earliest.  

Awaiting a favorable response,

Thanking you,

Dear friends any help required, for RTI, for representation, any legal guidance/assistance  need please write to – Prabhu Dandriyal – 21- Sunderwala, Raipur, Dehradun, 248008. Phone 0135-2787750, 09411114879, prabhudoon@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

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RTI- Corruption in LRSAM Project

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To,                                                                                                                    17th April 2014
Shri Pritam Dutta, IDAS,
ACDA, CPIO,CVO,
O/o PCDA (R&D), West Block-V,
R K PURAM,
NEW DELHI- 110066              

Hello,
Kindly provide me with the following information requested under the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in respect  of LRSAM Project, DRDL’s demand of  Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Erection and Commissioning of Detachable Integrated Logistics Store Enclosure vide Demand No. DRDL/LRS/26/98P/13/049 Demand Dated 31/12/13. It is observed that M/s Trinetra Constructions already started construction on the site against above demand well before (almost two months) supply order is not given to firm. The firm already erected the structure and work in progress the store was constructed and wall plaster is in progress.

The demand was raised vide Demand No.  (DRDL/LRS/26/98P/13/049) dated 31.12.13  by sh V. Venkateswarlu , Scientist – D, LRSAM Project, DRDL SO Value with TAX (Rs.) 29925000.00 Firm Name M/s Trinetra Constructions  Address 17-1-388/77/B, Lakshmi Nagar Colony, Saidabad , HYDERABAD The firm submitted the Bank Guarantee of  Rs 2850000  vide Andhra Bank  Guarantee No.35214IGPER0004 dated 13.03.14 As per the bank guarantee dates  and enclosed photo of constructions anyone can understood the work was started very early before the date of bank i.e 13.03.14. Your rep Sh   Ved Veer Arya , IDAS, finance officer , missile complex ( DRDL,ASL, was participated in the processing of the case. The matter is directory related with corruption and it seems that PCDA rep closed his eyes because the rate of construction of required store Enclosure is five time higher.

  1. Names and address of  firms who were invited for said demand as the case was dealt in limited tender mode
  2. The copies of quotations received from firms against said demand
  3. Copy of authority letter (other than supply order) given to M/s Trinetra Constructions enters and starts the construction the restricted area by competent LRSAM officials.
  4. Date of starting construction by M/s Trinetra Constructions against above said demand.
  5. Certified copies of last three years (April 2010 to March 2013) orders given by DRDL to M/s Trinetra Constructions.
  6. Provide the number of supply orders placed to M/s Trinetra Constructions in April 2011 to March 2014 processed by CDA, Hyderabad.

Note : Matter is directly related to corruption and not exempted under Section 24 (1) as a proof the photos of above said   Detachable Integrated Logistics Store Enclosure are enclosed.

Please follow the provision of section 6(3) of the Act.

 

Regards
Prabhu  Dandriyal,
21-Sunderwala, Raipur, Dehradun -248008 
Phone 0135- 2787750, Mobile- 9411114879,
e-mail id prabhudoon@gmail.com  website www.corruptionindrdo.com

Enclosed – Photos of construction in different stages

Registration Number            MODEF/R/2014/60770

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Bangalore: Ex-DRDO technical officer’s son held for killing scientist’s wife

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Bangalore, Mar 12: Byappanahalli police arrested the alleged murderer of a home-alone woman within six hours of the crime on Monday.
The victim Rajani Rajabala (60) was married to Amrit Packia Dhas, a senior scientist at DRDO.
The accused Vijayan(33) is the son of Ramanirutam, a retired technical officer at Electronics and Radar Development Establishment. Police said Vijayan, employed as a helper at an NGO, had incurred debts and was finding it difficult to provide for his family. He planned to sell Rajabala’s ornaments to raise some money.
Vijayan was acquainted with the Dhas family as he stayed at the DRDO residential complex in the quarters his father was allotted. An SSLC dropout, Vijayan later married a Manipuri woman against his parents’ wishes and was living separately with his wife and two children in a rented house at Agara near Horamavu, from where he was nabbed.
Murder for Gain
Police said in the last 10 days, Vijayan visited Rajabala twice and asked for `2 lakh but she refused to give him the money. He then demanded `60,000 a week ago to pay his credit card dues. As Rajabala refused to budge, he hatched a plan to kill her and steal her jewellery.
Vijayan planned the murder well in advance and purchased a knife before heading to Rajabala’s house Monday on the pretext of taking her help for a documentary. He told her that he was directing a documentary and one of the scenes was that of a woman ending her life over differences with her husband.
Police said Vijayan convinced Rajabala to write a death note in this regard and she wrote it in Tamil. He then blackmailed her using that note, threatening to kill her if she did not give him the money. He told her no one would suspect his role behind her death as she wrote the death note, police explained. However, Rajabala did not heed his threats and Vijayan slit her throat. Neighbours who heard Rajabala scream rang the door-bell. In his hurry to escape, Vijayan dropped the suicide note and stole her two gold chains, before jumping from the balcony on the third floor, police said.
Though he was injured, Vijayan managed to walk till the main road and took an auto and reached home. He told his wife he met with an accident and after changing his clothes, went to a nearby clinic. He gave the doctor the same explanation.
However, in his haste to flee, Vijayan left his two-wheeler at the DRDO residential complex as he lost its keys at the spot. Based on the vehicle’s details, the police traced Vijayan. He was taken to a hospital as he sustained multiple injuries, including damage to his spinal cord, while jumping off from the third floor of the building.

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DRDO corruption’s Heights that they even not leave the Knowledge Corner (Library)

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To                                                                                                    3rd March 2014
Sh A K Antony.
Defence Minster,
Room -104, South Block,
New Delhi – 110011

Subject: DRDO corruption’s Heights that they even not leave the Knowledge Corner (Library)

Honorable Sir,

To enhance the knowledge of DRDO scientists and make them updated, Ministry of Defence provide library grant generously. Apart from this the pay commission has recommended special assistance for the purchasing of books/journals to individuals scientist.

The library budget of DRDO’s laboratory is a lucrative assignment for corrupt scientists. The scientist library in-charge has direct access to head of establishment.

The case of corruption in library procurement was first exposed at DIAT, Pune, where then In-charge Library Dr A K Tyagi, Sc ‘F’ did financial manipulation in Library. CVC has been found prima facie material against Dr A K Tyagi.  And Regular Disciplinary action was recommended on: 9/9/2013. Consequently DRDO Hqrs finally charge sheeted on 8th October 2013. Charge Sheet signed by Honorable Defence Minister, Sh A K Antony.

The case of Dr A K Tyagi, Sc ‘G’ is not an isolated case but DRDO labs in general have misusing the library grants and if serious enquiry is set up every lab will give foul smell.

The recent example of DMSRDE, Kanpur’s library procurement cases revealed the astonishing facts and figures of library procurement. The RTI helped to expose the corrupt practice prevailing in library procurements.

Enclosed case revealed that the DMSRDE officials are not following the DRDO Purchase Manual -2006. Even after cancellation of Supply Orders on 23 August 2012 the invoices dated 02 May 2012 were accepted while Supply Orders were placed on 27 April 2012. Thereby mischievously & fraudulently the supply of books were accepted in back date to get fatty commission from these vendors. This gross violation of rules & blunder took place even after cancellations of Supply Orders establish conspiracy against Government by Mr.  Jitendra Yadav and Dr. A.K. Saxena.

DRDO has become hub of corruption and honorable defence minister is requested to take a strong action to prevent further damage of moral and ethics.

Regards

Prabhu  Dandriyal,
21-Sunderwala, Raipur,
Phone 0135- 2787750, Mobile- 9411114879,
e-mail id prabhudoon@gmail.com  website www.corruptionindrdo.com
 
Enclosed : Copy Complaint to CVC dated 3rd March 2014
 
To                                                                                                                                            3rd March 2014The Central Vigilance CommissionerCentral Vigilance CommissionSatarkta Bhawan, A- Block, GPO Complex, INANew Delhi-110023SUBJECT: CORRUPTION IN PROCUREMENT OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL BOOKS at DMSRDECOMPLAINT AGAINST Mr. JITENDRA YADAV, SCIENTIST ‘E’, Head, Technical Library and Dr. ARVIND KUMAR SAXENA, DIRECTOR, DMSRDE, KANPURSir,

BRIEF FACTS OF THE COMPLAINT

 

  1. Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur is an establishment under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Min. of Defence, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi.
  2. Dr. Arvind Kumar Saxena, Director, DMSRDE, Kanpur and Mr. Jitendra Yadav, Scientist ‘E’ are posted in DMSRDE, Kanpur. Dr. Arvind Kumar Saxena is Director, DMSRDE with effect from 01 January 2011.
  3. Complainant is retired Government servant from DRDO. Presently complainant is working as RTI activist and social worker to expose the Corruption in DRDO and other Government departments. Complainant is running a website corruptionindrdo.com for posting information related to Corruption and Financial irregularities in various establishments under DRDO.
  4. Technical Library, DMSRDE is having annual budget of about Rs. 1.50 crore for procurement of Printed Journals (Periodicals S&T – Rs. 1.10 crore), Online Science Direct e-Journals (Rs. 25 Lakh) and S&T Books (Rs. 15 Lakh).
  5. Mr. Jitendra Yadav, Scientist ‘E’ was appointed as Head, Technical Library in DMSRDE Kanpur vide Daily Order-I No. 29/AD dated 19.02.2012.
  6. An application under RTI Act 2005 was filed to Mr. Sarvesh Kumar, Scientist ‘F’, Central Public Information Officer, DMSRDE, Kanpur by complainant on 25th July 2013 regarding “Procurement of Scientific & Technical Books in Technical Library of DMSRDE”. Copy of the RTI dated 25th July 2013 is enclosed as Annexure-1.
  7. CPIO, DMSRDE, Kanpur replied by letter No. DMS/0369/RTI/101/41/Letter_2013 dated 26th August 2013. Copy of CPIO reply dated 26th   August 2013 is enclosed as Annexure-2. CPIO, DMSRDE provided partial information and it was informed by CPIO that fund expenditure in procurements of S&T Books in Technical Library in DMSRDE in respective years was as follows:

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8.     Complainant was not satisfied with reply of CPIO and First Appeal dated 07 Sep 2013 was filed to First Appellate Authority, DRDO. By Order No. RTI/02/2091/F/2013/0142 dated 14 Oct 2013, First Appellate Authority DRDO ordered CPIO, DMSRDE to provide full information sought in RTI dated 25th July 2013. Copy of First Appellate Authority Order dated 14 Oct 2013 is enclosed as Annexure-3

9.     CPIO, DMSRDE seek additional fee for information vide his letter dated 30 October 2013. Copy of the letter is enclosed as Annexure-4. Vide letter No. DMS/0369/RTI/FAR/2013/0013 dated 14 Nov 2013, CPIO provided information in 60 pages and in covering letter CPIO informed that No supply Order has been placed in FY 2010-2011 and No tender was called during FY 2010-2011 and 2012-2013. Copy of the letter dated 14 Nov 2013 is enclosed as Annexure-5..

1o.   The figures in information provided by CPIO were found self-contradictory and false as evident from summary of the information provided by CPIO.

libtable211.    On perusal of the documents provided by CPIO, following noticeable information has been found. 

           a.     Seven invoices were found for the financial year 2009-2010 with following details: 
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         b.      Supply Orders were issued by Head, Technical Library in FY 2012-13 for Procurement of Scientific & Technical books with following details:

  1. Terms & Conditions of Supply Order as per DRDO Manual is enclosed as Annexure-13.
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  3. c.       Supply Order-1, Supply Order-2, Supply Order-3 and Supply Order-4 dated 27 April 2012 as mentioned in point(b) above were cancelled after 117 days on 23 August 2012 by Mr. Jitendra Yadav, Head Technical Library due to non-supply of books within delivery period of 90 days. It was mentioned in Para (2) of Terms & Conditions of Supply Order “This supply order shall automatically stand cancelled w.e.f. the next day after the date of delivery mentioned in this order”. Therefore supply orders were automatically stand cancelled after 90 days from issue of Supply Order (27 April 2012) i.e. w.e.f.  27 July 2012. Copies of letters No. TL/0510/WBF-2012 dated 23rd August 2012 issued for cancellation of supply orders to four vendors are enclosed as Annexure-24 to Annexure-27.
  4. d.         Twenty two invoices were found for the financial year 2012-2013 with following details:libtable12libtable13libtable14libtable15
  5. e.  Books were supplied against four supply orders that were cancelled on 23 August 2012. The fake invoices were fabricated from back date but actual supplies of books were made after cancellation of supply order. This smack conspiracy, manipulation and tampering of records for Corruption.
  7. 12.      During the FY 2012-2013 the following irregularities, gross violations of rules, loss of public fund and Corruption took place in procurement of Books.

  8. MAJOR FINANCIAL IRREGULARITIES & BLUNDERS IN PROCUREMENT OF BOOKS BY  MR. JITEDNRA YADAV, SCIENTIST ‘E’ & DR. A.K. SAXENA, DIRECTOR

    1)          DRDO Manual of Procedures for Management of Libraries and TIC 1999 as amended and Purchase Management 2006 as amended are being used in DMSRDE, Kanpur for procurement of books & periodicals. Rule 4.2 of Chapter 4 (ACQUISITION) of Manual is applicable for procurement of Books & Monographs. Copy of relevant rules of chapter 4 are enclosed as Annexure-50.

    2)           As per Rule 4.2.2 of this Manual selection of vendors should be made on the basis of their past services provided to the library, distributorship of publishers and infrastructure available with them. In the years 2009-2010, 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 there was almost no supply of books and only three vendors get supply orders in 2009-2010 and supplied books. Also these vendors offered 30% discount on books (Foreign & Indian).

    3)          In the FY 2009-2010 mode of tendering was limited tender of PM 2006 to get better discount and competition to save public money and this results 30% discount on books.

    4)          In FY 2012-2013 violations of rules and procedures of procurement of books were grossly violated to achieve fatty commission that results financial loss to exchequer. Supply Orders were issued to vendors without keeping in view the past services of the vendors. This results cancellation of all supply orders that took place on 27 April 2012. Hence these vendors should be blacklisted for further procurement of books in Library. But even after non-supply and automatic cancellation of supply orders after expiry of delivery period of 90 days, the supply orders were issued to same vendors on 17 August 2012.

    5)          Supply Orders were placed on single tender and 10% discount to pet vendors of Dr. A.K. Saxena, Director and all vendors were from New Delhi only. Adopting the process of single tender with 10% discount without following previously adopted procedure of limited tender where vendors were offering discount of 35% – 40% on purchase of foreign books, resulted huge loss of public money and commission making by Mr. Jitendra Yadav and Dr. A.K. Saxena.

    6)          Even after cancellation of Supply Orders on 23 August 2012 the invoices dated 02 May 2012 were accepted while Supply Orders were placed on 27 April 2012. Thereby mischievously & fraudulently the supply of books were accepted in back date to get fatty commission from these vendors. This gross violation of rules & blunder took place even after cancellations of Supply Orders establish conspiracy against Government by Mr.  Jitendra Yadav and Dr. A.K. Saxena.

    7)          There was no procedure followed for selection of books. In fact there was no requirement of books from Scientists as no demands were made. There was no procurement of books in past two years and only Rs. 94833.00 was expenditure in purchase of books in FY 2009-2010.

    8)          It is crystal clear that Corruption took place in FY 2012-2013 where all of sudden books of Rs. 1467810.00 has been procured while in previous years it was “NIL” or very less Rs. 94833.00 only in 2009-10. Demand of books which was NIL (Zero) in 2010-11 and 2011-12 has increased all of sudden near about to the Rupees 15 Lakh. As compared to purchase of books in FY 2009-10 the hike in 2012-13 is about 15.5 times. This indicates that books were purchased without any need and requirement just to earn fatty commission.

    9)          DRDO is having very old manual issued on 11 January 1999 regarding Management of Library/TIC of DRDO. This manual is called as “DRDO Manual of Procedures for Management of Libraries & Technical Information Centres“. After issuance of Purchase Manual -2006 of DRDO this old Manual became ineffective & obsolete. Most of the DRDO Labs/Estt. are using Purchase Manual for procurement of books, Print Journal and Online E-Journals. DMSRDE is also using PM-2006 from last six years for procurement of books, Print  Journal and Online E-Journals as can be verified from records of Technical Library of DMSRDE, Kanpur. All of sudden making purchase of books on the basis of old manual smacks malafide intentions and leads corruption in purchase of books in FY 2012-2013. In fact in year 2012-2013 provisions of DRDO Manual of Procedures for Management of Libraries & Technical Information Centres has not been fully followed. Purchase procedures of DRDO Manual are for small & urgent procurement not for big procurements in tune of lakh or crores.

    10)      Fatty Commission in Procurement of books in FY 2012-2013: Books of Rs. 1467810.60 were purchased at discount of 10% only while in year 2009-2010 the discount on books was 30%. Even in FY 2011-2012 the offered discount by vendors were 35% and now days vendors are offering 40% discount on foreign books. Therefore books were purchased at very high prices on very low discount of 10% only with gross violation & spirit of Purchase Procedures to get maximum discount in open competition under limited tender to save public money. Therefore Rs. 440343.00 (30% of 1467810.00) had taken as fatty commission by Mr. Jitendra Yadav and Dr. A.K. Saxena, Director, DMSRDE.

    11)      Fraudulent supply of books with fake invoices: In FY 2012-2013 four vendors   submitted invoices dated 02 May 2012 against the supply orders dated 27 April 2012 while these Supply orders were cancelled on 23 August 2012 by Mr. Jitednra Yadav, Scientist ‘E’ , Head, Technical Library. The supply on 02 May 2012 was impossible as it takes at least 5 days to reach speed post from DMSRDE dispatch section to the respective vendor. The details /entries of invoices shows that these invoices were not diarised at Director Office central registry and directly entertained by Head, Technical Library. Besides the verification records like receiving of invoices & books at Technical Library, envelops of invoices, CRV, payments by ACDA & records at Finance Division will disclose the whole conspiracy made in procurement of books in back date even after cancellation of supply orders.

    12)      Splitting of consolidated demand of books in four parts: Dr. Arvind Kumar Saxena split the consolidated demand of books in four parts and misused his official position & powers so that he can get fatty commission from his pet vendors. The books should be procured in one consolidated demands with proper negotiations with vendors to get maximum discount offered in open market. Four supply orders were issued on 27 April 2012 to four vendors that were not made any supply in past four financial years in DMSRDE. This splitting of books demand leads loss to public fund and Corruption of Rs. 440343.00 by Mr. Jitendra Yadav and Dr. A.K. Saxena, Director, DMSRDE. Sprit of Purchase Rules and CVC Guidelines is that “The proposals shall not be split merely to bring them within the delegated powers”.

    CHARGES ON DR. ARVIND KUMAR SAXENA, DIRECTOR, DMSRDE

    1. Misuse of power & position for personal gain
    2. Splitting of demands of books in four parts to get fatty commission
    3. Planned conspiracy to accept supply even after cancellation of Supply Orders

    CHARGES ON MR. JITENDRA, SCIENTIST ‘E’, HEAD, TECHNICAL LIBRARY

    i.            Planned conspiracy for Corruption in procurement of books in FY 2012-2013 to earn fatty commission from vendors by issuing supply orders on only 10% discount

    ii.            Gross violation of rules in selection of vendors, splitting of demands

    iii.            Acceptance of supply even after cancellation of supply orders with tampering of records in back date

    iv.            Misconduct under Rule 3.(1) (iii) of CCS(Conducts) Rules 1964

    Therefore, in light of the above mentioned facts and evidences, I may kindly request  you to issue order for inquiry and disciplinary action against Mr. Jitendra Yadav, Scientist‘E’ and Dr. Arvind Kumar Saxena, Director, DMSRDE by CVO, Ministry of Defence.

    Regards

    Prabhu  Dandriyal,
    21-Sunderwala, Raipur,
    Phone 0135- 2787750, Mobile- 9411114879,
    e-mail id prabhudoon@gmail.com  website www.corruptionindrdo.com
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