Corruption case against former Vice-Chancellor Sangita Singh Bhandari and 12 others begins hearing
Summary
The corruption hearing against former Rapti Health Sciences Institute Vice-Chancellor Sangita Singh Bhandari and 12 others has begun in the Special Court over the purchase of an MRI machine. The CIAA alleges collusion with supplier Lumbini Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. and seeks recovery of more than Rs 9.34 crore already paid.
Key Points
- The Special Court has begun hearing a corruption case against former Rapti Health Sciences Institute Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sangita Singh Bhandari and 12 others.
- The CIAA filed the case over alleged corruption in the purchase of a low-quality MRI machine, naming institute officials and supplier Lumbini Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
- The commission has claimed Rs 12 crore 7 lakh 60 thousand 946 from the defendants and seeks recovery of Rs 9 crore 34 lakh 26 thousand 619 already paid.
- The CIAA says the procurement process violated the Public Procurement Act and was tailored to favor a specific company.
