2238/’12
Hon. P. Harrison,— To ask the Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils,—
(a) Is he aware that sub standard water filters have been purchased in an irregular manner by the North Central Provincial Council to be distributed to kidney patients free of charge ?
(b) Will he state—
(i) the amount of money spent and the number of water filters obtained;
(ii) the tender procedure that was followed;
(iii) separately the names and addresses of the institutions which submitted tenders and the bids offered; and
(iv) the name and address of the institution to which the tender was awarded when purchasing the aforesaid water filters ?
(c) Will he inform this House—
(i) of the procedure followed to obtain the approval to get the tests related to the quality of the water filters done by the same institution from which they were purchased without getting them done by a government institution;
(ii) whether they would be purchased further despite the order given by the Auditor General that the distribution of the water filters be stopped;
(iii) of the officer who approved funds to purchase water filters;
(iv) whether he admits the fact that purchasing water filter has been done in contravention of the financial regulations of the government; and
(v) whether legal action will be taken against the officers responsible for purchasing the water filters ?
(d) If not, why?
Asked Date
2012-06-21
Asked by
Hon. P. Harrison, M.P.
Ministry
Local Government & Provincial Councils
Legislature
Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
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