CAG report on Nagpur Metro Project: MMRCL did not publish tenders on CPPP, lacked transparencyThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) conducted a performance audit of the Nagpur Metro Rail project, implemented by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), from 2015-16 to 2020-21. The CAG report, released in December 2022, revealed several lapses in the project's implementation. Key findings include:
* MMRCL failed...
more... to publish tenders on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP), potentially losing out on competitive bidding.
* The cost estimate for ballastless track installation was inflated by 24.13% due to improper work assessment.
* Contracts were awarded to unqualified bidders in two instances, lacking transparency in the tender evaluation process.
* Major works amounting to Rs 877.58 crore were awarded to existing contractors on a nomination basis, bypassing standard tendering procedures.
* Interest-free mobilization advances were provided to contractors, with recovery pending due to slow work progress.
* MMRCL failed to recover additional costs incurred due to contract terminations and rescope, leading to a loss of Rs 45.30 crore.
* Delays in the project were attributed to inadequate planning, insufficient manpower, and bureaucratic hurdles, resulting in a price escalation of Rs 72.08 crore.
Nagpur Metro Rail Project, jo ki Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) ne 2015-16 se 2020-21 tak chalaya, uske performance audit ki Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) ne report nikali hai. December 2022 mein release hui yeh report, project ke implementation mein kuchh kamion ka pata chala hai....
more... Isme main points yeh hain:
* MMRCL Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) pe tender publish nahi kiya, jisse competitive bidding ka mauka chhut gaya.
* Ballastless track installation ka cost estimate 24.13% zyada tha, kyunki proper work assessment nahi kiya gaya tha.
* Do cases mein, tender evaluation process mein transparency nahi thi, aur unqualified bidders ko contract award kiya gaya.
* Nomination basis pe existing contractors ko Rs 877.58 crore ke major works award kiye gaye, standard tendering process ko ignore karke.
* Interest-free mobilization advances contractors ko di gayi thi, lekin work slow hone ki wajah se recovery pending hai.
* Contract terminate aur rescope karne se aane wala extra cost, MMRCL recover nahi kar paya, jisse Rs 45.30 crore ka nuksan hua.
* Project mein delays ki wajah inadequate planning, insufficient manpower, aur bureaucratic hurdles thi, jisse Rs 72.08 crore ka price escalation hua.
