Srinagar, Feb 4, : Crime Branch Kashmir registers a case against the officers and officials of JKPCC unit 10 and others who have caused a loss of about Rs 3 crores while executing works namely Panzgam-Manzgam Bridge, sub district Hospital Sogam and Bohipora Bridge District Kupwara.
An enquiry by Crime Branch Kashmir subsequent to a fact-finding committee report has revealed commission of cognizable offences U/S 467, 468, 120-B IPC and 5(2) PC Act.
Government of J&K had constituted a fact-finding committee to look into irregularities in award of contracts in violation of prescribed SOP/procedures after the issuance of Government order No. 308 of P/W dated 21-11-2015. The Government order had made it necessary to invite competition through tendering process however during enquiry it surfaced 33 works have been executed by JKPCC unit 10thon nomination basis after splitting them into 1400 component works. The nomination has been through favorite Piece Workers. Investigation has been taken up.