Uttarakhand power secy recommends strict action against officials in faulty transformer purchase case
State power secretary Radhika Jha has recommended strict action against the erring officials who were allegedly involved in faulty transformer purchase worth over Rs 25 crore in 2016.The Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PITCUL) had purchased 29 transformers for over Rs 25 crore. After one transformer developed fault, the allegations of poor quality were leveled against the PITCUL and followed by a departmental probe, which found 11 senior officials involved in the purchase of faulty transformers.“The erring officials would face action now as the probe is complete and have been submitted to CM for further directions,” said power secretary, Radhika Jha.Meanwhile, many PITCUL officials claim that the influential officials.....