CM orders probe against health officials
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a probe against two senior health department officials over alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines, surgical supplies and medical equipment for govt hospitals, CMO officials said Tuesday.Action is being pursued under Section 17A of Pr
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a probe against two senior health department officials over alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines, surgical supplies and medical equipment for govt hospitals, CMO officials said Tuesday.Action is being pursued under Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Based on complaints received, the roles of former director general of health services Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and deputy controller of accounts Neeraj Chopra are currently under investigation, CMO said.So far, the former CPA in charge Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga and Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, have been suspended in connection with the case.
Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga has also been arrested by the anti-corruption branch.
Investigations are continuing into allegations of serious irregularities in the procurement process and the resulting loss to the govt exchequer, CMO stated.CM has directed that the inquiry be conducted in a fair, transparent and time-bound manner and has also ordered regular monitoring and review of the investigation’s progress.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in DelhiStay updated with the latest Delhi news.
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