The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with M/s Agusta Westland, U.K. on February 8, 2010 for procurement of 12 VVIP/ VIP helicopters at a total cost of Euro 556.26 million.
Determination of Contractual violation and criminal liability, if any, is under examination and investigation.
On conclusion of the Preliminary Enquiry, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a Regular Case against 19 persons, including 6 companies. The FIR contains allegations of criminal conspiracy, abuse of official position, offering illegal gratification and acceptance of illegal gratification by concerned persons/middlemen.
Decision for cancelling the contract will depend on the outcome of the CBI investigation.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply toShri C.M. Rameshin Rajya Sabha today.
Determination of Contractual violation and criminal liability, if any, is under examination and investigation.
On conclusion of the Preliminary Enquiry, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a Regular Case against 19 persons, including 6 companies. The FIR contains allegations of criminal conspiracy, abuse of official position, offering illegal gratification and acceptance of illegal gratification by concerned persons/middlemen.
Decision for cancelling the contract will depend on the outcome of the CBI investigation.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply toShri C.M. Rameshin Rajya Sabha today.
