Three Arrested in Puducherry Health Department Scandal
The Puducherry VAC wing arrested three retired health officials for procuring substandard medicines and equipment for government healthcare facilities. An investigation exposed violations of procurement norms, leading to charges under the IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act. The scandal resulted in a Rs 2 crore loss to the government.
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The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (VAC) wing of Puducherry has apprehended three retired health department officials for allegedly procuring substandard medicines and medical equipment for government health facilities. The officials were implicated in purchases dating back to 2018.
An investigation was initiated after complaints from the health department. This revealed significant breaches in procurement protocols for medical supplies distributed to healthcare centers across the union territory. Legal proceedings have commenced under Sections 409 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, along with the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Additionally, several company officials involved in supplying the substandard materials have been arrested. Authorities estimate the corrupt dealings have cost the government approximately Rs 2 crore. The accused have been produced in court and are currently held in judicial custody at Kalapet Central Prison.
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