prescribed as per Clause 9(vi). Clause 8 which
provides for Independent External Monitor, has also been referred to as being relevant
to the material ... process. On complaint being made by the
petitioner, one of the Independent External Monitor (IEM) gave a clear opinion that
there was no system failure
alternative remedy by making a further presentation
before the Independent External Monitor who after a detailed inquiry
has submitted its inquiry report. This court ... conditions of the E tender documents, the petitioner had
approached the independent external monitor raising the very same
grounds which has been taken
awarded to the Respondent No. 4
despite the fact that the Independent External Monitors on
17.10.2021 have decided to conduct an enquiry regarding the said ... enquiry and the submission of the report of the
Independent External Monitors.
2. Earlier, the matter was taken up by the learned single Judge since
respondent No. 5, in view of the opinion given by the
Independent External Monitors (IEM) by their communication dated 04.06.2024
(Annexure-6) and E-mail ... Monitors (IEM). The Independent
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External Monitors is a panel of External Monitors who are nominated by
the Central Vigilance Commission
existent in the
eyes of law. Petitioner complained to the Independent External Monitor
(IEMs), who vide his communication dated 17th October, 2021 (Annexure ... conditions. Section 8 thereof provides the duties and responsibilities of the
Independent External Monitor.
3. The Forum of Independent External Monitor was invoked
basis of the opinion rendered
by the Independent External Monitors (IEM).
3. The facts which give rise to the instant proceedings are that
the Respondent ... Respondent No.5 also submitted a representation to the
Independent External Monitors. The Independent External
Monitors vide an email dated 04.06.2024 opined that the
experience
SUTANU BEHURIA
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IAS RTD
MEMBER OF INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL MONITORS (IEM) THROUGH OIL
INDIA LTD. P.O. DULIAJAN DIST. DIBRUGARH ASSAM ... INDIA
8:RUDRA GANGADHARAN
IAS (RETD)
MEMBER OF INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL MONITORS (IEM) THORUGH OIL
INDIA LTD. P.O. DULIAJAN DIST. DIBRUGARH ASSAM PIN 786602 INDIA
contended that petitioner has the remedy of
approaching the Independent External Monitors and as such the
petition is not maintainable.
6. Respondents had issued ... argument of learned counsel for the respondent
that since there are Independent External Monitors provided,
petitioner should be relegated to the remedy of approaching
RISHI KUMAR SHUKLA
IPS RETD
MEMBER OF INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL MONITORS (IEM)
THROUGH C/O CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
ONGC
DEENDAYAL URJA BHAWAN
5 NELSON MANDELA MARG ... DELHI 110070
7:VICE ADMIRAL ARUN KUMAR BAHL (RETD)
MEMBER OF INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL MONITORS (IEM)
THROUGH C/O CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
ONGC
DEENDAYAL URJA BHAWAN
RISHI KUMAR SHUKLA
IPS RETD
MEMBER OF INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL MONITORS (IEM)
THROUGH C/O CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
ONGC
DEENDAYAL URJA BHAWAN
5 NELSON MANDELA MARG ... DELHI 110070
7:VICE ADMIRAL ARUN KUMAR BAHL (RETD)
MEMBER OF INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL MONITORS (IEM)
THROUGH C/O CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
ONGC
DEENDAYAL URJA BHAWAN