Bullet train project chief sacked

The official's termination came after a Lokpal court directed the CBI to probe allegations against him of the embezzlement of crores of government funds and 'quid pro quo' deals with a private firm. Satish Agnihotri 5th from left when he was chairman and managing director of the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, in Photo: Press Information Bureau.

The chief of the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd NHSRCL , the government unit working on the Bullet train project, wrote a letter to the Maharashtra government outlining 16 issues that he said were delaying the marquee project, the day he was sacked over corruption allegation, documents accessed by HT show. Satish Agnihotri was removed from his post on July 8, with officials in the Railway ministry saying the sacking was linked to a accusation in which Agnihotri, who was brought out of retirement to head the flagship Bullet train project just a year ago, was accused of allotting a contract to a firm where his son worked — a charge he has denied. Documents accessed by HT showed that in the letter dated July 7, Agnihotri urged the Maharashtra chief secretary to expedite land acquisition and resolve other related issues so that project work could begin. But it the issues listed by the former chairman give an insight into the various issues confronting the project. NHSRCL authorities, who asked not to be named, said that the Japanese push for underground stations at the Bandra Kurla Complex was pending since bids can only be invited after the transfer of 4. For the construction work to begin, the state authority also needs to shift a petrol pump to an alternate place, for which a lease agreement is yet to be signed. The letter also flags pending work for construction of 21 km undersea tunnel and for construction of viaducts, stations and bridges.

Bullet train project chief sacked

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While it did not specify the reasons, the decision comes a month after a Lokpal court, on June 3, directed the CBI to probe allegations of corruption against him, including misappropriation, diversion and embezzlement of hundreds of crores of government funds, and an alleged quid pro quo deal with a private company. Agnihotri did not respond to calls or text messages on Thursday. During the hearing before the Lokpal earlier, he had denied all charges and sought action against the complainant. It was alleged that a house was allotted to him in Delhi , and his daughter was also employed by the same company. The court, however, said action need not be taken against the other official as there did not seem to be any case of quid pro quo.

The government on Thursday fired the head of its flagship bullet train project over charges of corruption. A railways official familiar with the matter said Agnihotri was accused of allotting a contract to a firm where his son worked. Also read: GST Council bites the bullet. The complainant also alleged that post retirement, Agnihotri joined a private company before the cooling period. Agnihotri did not respond to calls or texts for a comment.

Bullet train project chief sacked

While it did not specify the reasons, the decision comes a month after a Lokpal court, on June 3, directed the CBI to probe allegations of corruption against him, including misappropriation, diversion and embezzlement of hundreds of crores of government funds, and an alleged quid pro quo deal with a private company. Agnihotri did not respond to calls or text messages on Thursday. During the hearing before the Lokpal earlier, he had denied all charges and sought action against the complainant. It was alleged that a house was allotted to him in Delhi , and his daughter was also employed by the same company. The court, however, said action need not be taken against the other official as there did not seem to be any case of quid pro quo. The division bench headed by Justice Abhilasha Kumari asked the Department of Public Enterprises to revisit the policy of Performance Related Pay to PSUs when they get work from ministries and departments on nomination basis.

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The chief of the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd NHSRCL , the government unit working on the Bullet train project, wrote a letter to the Maharashtra government outlining 16 issues that he said were delaying the marquee project, the day he was sacked. The Wire Staff. Unveiling 'Elections The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Click here for more. Manage Subscription. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Last month, a Lokpal an anti-corruption authority court directed India's premier investigating agency the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI to investigate corruption charges against Agnihotri, including misappropriation and embezzlement of government funds and a quid pro quo deal with a private firm. Follow us. In pics: Anil Ambani's beautiful and luxurious 'Abode' india. Somali Pirates. Read now. The termination order, however, did not cite specific allegations against Agnihotri. Rahul Gandhi. Hot Picks Sabarmati-Agra Express derail. Best of Express Rahul Gandhi's 'shakti' remark triggers row, Modi says revered concept of Hinduism insulted.

The chief of the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd NHSRCL , the government unit working on the Bullet train project, wrote a letter to the Maharashtra government outlining 16 issues that he said were delaying the marquee project, the day he was sacked over corruption allegation, documents accessed by HT show. Satish Agnihotri was removed from his post on July 8, with officials in the Railway ministry saying the sacking was linked to a accusation in which Agnihotri, who was brought out of retirement to head the flagship Bullet train project just a year ago, was accused of allotting a contract to a firm where his son worked — a charge he has denied.

Kolkata Building Collapse. For the construction work to begin, the state authority also needs to shift a petrol pump to an alternate place, for which a lease agreement is yet to be signed. The charges have been levied against Agnihotri for alleged acts during his tenure as chairman and managing director of the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited RVNL , a public sector unit of the railways ministry. He has been directed to be relieved with immediate effect," reads the letter of the railway board as quoted in the local media. Best of Express Rahul Gandhi's 'shakti' remark triggers row, Modi says revered concept of Hinduism insulted. Satish Agnihotri was removed from his post on July 8, with officials in the Railway ministry saying the sacking was linked to a accusation in which Agnihotri, who was brought out of retirement to head the flagship Bullet train project just a year ago, was accused of allotting a contract to a firm where his son worked — a charge he has denied. Electoral Bonds. The perfect one-week itinerary for Kerala, and the 7 places to cover travel. Explained How the United States plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Link Subscription Subscribe. The Wire Staff.