Jaipal Reddy promises action on CVC report

Aug 02, 2010 - Age Correspondent |

New Delhi

Union urban development minister S. Jaipal Reddy who heads the group of ministers overseeing the preparations of the Commonwealth Games on Sunday promised action on the Central Vigilance Commission report highlighting rampant corruption in the construction of Commonwealth Games stadiums, saying that anyone found guilty will not be spared.
The CVC report says that almost all organisations executing construction work for the Commonwealth Games have flouted rules in tenders and increased their prices. This means contractors have been paid more what they should have got. Sports minister M.S. Gill, on the other hand said that “proper action” will be taken by the authorities, refusing to say more.
Mr Reddy further stated that the government would seriously look into the allegations of corruption in the construction projects of the October 3-14 Games.
“The CVC has made preliminary remarks. I assure that nobody would be spared. We will seriously look into it,” Mr Reddy said after inaugurating of the Weightlifting venue at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium complex here Sunday. Mr Reddy, however, said there is nothing to worry about.
“The group of ministers meets every week and looks at every aspect of the Games. I welcome the criticism but at times people exaggerate small issues. I appeal to the media to point out facts and shortcomings so that these can be set right. There is nothing to worry about,” added Mr Reddy.
“This is the last lap of the race. These are inevitable problems and were faced even during the Beijing Olympics. We must not underplay our achievements,” said the urban development minister.
About the venue, Mr Reddy said: “This is not only for weightlifting. This is the largest auditorium in Delhi and we can have other events here as well. The money spent for CWG is not meant for the Games alone. The stadiums can be used later.” The auditorium, with a seating capacity of more than 2,100, will be used as a convention centre cum opera house during the legacy period.

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