(ET)
With zero-tolerance against corruption, the Power Department in Uttar Pradesh has ordered a special audit of the e-tenders in Bahraich, Balrampur, Shravasti and Gonda. Based on the audit reports of these districts, inquiries will also be ordered into e-tenders of other districts to ensure transparency in working. In order to ensure that inquiry in these cases of corruption is completed without any delay and strict action is taken against those found guilty, the department has done constant follow-up at the higher level as well.
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has a vigilance unit working under an Additional Director General of Police, who has recommended registering of cases against those found guilty in different inquiries. Strict action has already been taken against erring officers, including 3 Superintendent Engineers, one Executive Engineer, Three Sub-divisional Officer, 8 Junior Engineer, 10 other officers and 4 contractors.
