Pune Civic Committees Spend ₹3.2 Lakh On Tea Without Tenders, RTI Reveals
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) spent ₹3.2 lakh on tea and snacks served during subject committee meetings, but the expenses were approved without inviting tenders or following a formal quotation process, information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act has revealed. The highest spending was recorded for Standing Committee meetings, which accounted for ₹2.70 lakh of the…
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has spent ₹3.2 lakh on tea and snacks during standing committee meetings, according to information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The highest expenditure was recorded for Standing Committee meetings, which amounted to ₹2.70 lakh. The Standing Committee tea bill crossed ₹2.70 lakh, while other committees spent varying amounts ranging from ₹8,788 to ₹420.
The PMC Municipal Secretary Department confirmed these details. The spending occurred without the civic body following a formal process of inviting tenders or obtaining quotations, as is typically done for various expenses. This has raised questions about the transparency and verification procedures used by the PMC in approving such bills.
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