Government. The lease deed with these organizations did not indicate the extent and manner in which they would interact with the University, The University did not derive any specific benefit in Academic and research activities by leasing the land. The Department in its written reply stated that the land allotted to TERI has been reverted back to University, Functions of ETDC are available to Industry and Government Establishments. The Committee desired to know about the allotment o: to TERI and ETDC. the Department stated that some land allot by a resolution of Executive Committee. It is| and to ETDC is allotted through MOU on a 99 years ETD as erected their own building after allotment of Jan Reeeihing could be done, as ETDC is a Central Gov fy losure abibe para. > The Commies fc @ louse constructed in 1992 had 47 rooms and ring, the period 2001-06, the utilization of Guest od 2001-05 amounted to € 51.41 lakhs, the receipt is only. A proposal (February 2004) to lease the Guest ‘ourism Development Corporation (GTDC), also did not and the infrastructure continued to remain under utilized. The Department in its written reply stated that the occupancy is ed to 60% now. Being a non commercial activity the same cannot be eted. The Committee is satisfied with the reply and recommends for the clesure of the para, 21WATER RESOURCESES DEPARTMENT UNFRUITFUL SALARY EXPENDITURE ON WORK CHARGED STAFF (4.1.1 The work charged staff (108 Nos.) transferred from Division IV C&AG have been noted. In future due care will instances. The Water Resources Department, Gov: approved project is implem years i.e. upto April 201 ‘tored in the Data Ishoratory. The work of <@menced and the work is 8-09. Hence, the surplus “for the closure of the para, PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE ON iCY CHARGES . {PARA 4.1.2) 22The State Public Works Department conducted feasibility study for construction of four Lane Bridge including approaches across river Talpona. and Galgibag on NH-17, by engaging private consultant M/s. Dalal Mott Macdonald. The agency was paid & 18.17 lakhs (September 2004) being 80 per cent payable against submission of Draft feasibility report The feasibility report submitted in December 2003 by the State Government was not approved by the MORTH as the four laning of NH-17 report on a Central Government Project without wasteful. ap e land nisi Be 3 was completed in the year 1988, The alignment f raved by Ministry of Surface Transport St int mppeventh five year plan (1985-1990) MOST L prop sal iyc-construction of new Galgibag and Tal ing ¢ of 10 kms, on NH-17. Due t Targa c aterialize, this was conveyed vide . lated 18/09/1996, also intensi i thi Meanwhile MOST “remains as NHAI priority. Hence the ndueted by state for execution through MORTH s communicated vide letter dated 07/09/2000. The Pbridges on Galgibag and Talpona was addressed to ORTH by Shri Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister for fact of taking it on BOT basis on feasibility studies of Goa and public interest and safety was undertaken works on by-passes through State funds due to unavailability of Central ‘The construction of Raibandar by-pass and Goa-Velha by-pass have completed, having waited for Central funds of nearly 20 years on these since land acquisition. Prior to this construction of by-passes the public at large were put to great discomfort due to accident prone 23roads, posing a danger to life and loss of life. The rightful step of State has provided essential services to people. Incase the Government of Goa had some intension for realignment, the stretch in question having being acquired in 1986, this feasibility studies would have been put to use. In year 2009 NHAI considered Six/Four lanning of NH-17 and this stretch of road an integral part of Development to be carried under NHDP-III. The NHAIT has utilized the feasibility studies carried out by consultant for this stretch in the proposal for four lanning at Canacona by-pass along with construction of Galgibag and Talpona bridge. The work is likely to start at end There by shortening traveling distance by 10 kms. indirectly substantial saving of fuel and wear and tear of vehicles alongewith pr time factor. At this juncture the contention of wasteful ex y hold good as it has been put to fruitful use. The exte this feasibility study as on date would have cost a m Central/State exchequer a substantial amount. The Committee recommends for the cle Ds was changed to : specific pattern of der eacl ‘rict. Accordingly, North gorized, as “B” category as on 1* én becoming surplus. As per GOI, Ministry lelines (1999) on DRDA Administration, in orne on DRDA, the State Rural Development ¢ drawn 3-5 year plan for absorption of the staff into - Audit observed (February 2006) that the North Goa to retain the surplus staff, due to which they incurred 38.49 lakhs on surplus staff since April 1999 to March ¢ Department in its written reply stated that the District Rural elopment Agency (DRDA) has been introduced w.e.f. 01/04/2001. cordingly two PRDAs started functioning in the State of Goa i.e. DRDA- and DRDA-South. As per the DRDA Administration guidelines the strength in DRDA-North and DRDA-South was required to be 47 24and 37respecticvely. Before the introduction of DRDA there was no staffing pattern and as such the staff appointed in Rural Development Agency (RDA) i. prior to the introduction of DRDA was more than as shown in the staffing pattern. Besides the designation of existing posts in DRDAs were not as per the designations as shown in the staffing pattem. Now the Recruitment Rules are framed as per the DRDA- Administration Guidelines and approved by the Governing Body. According to this Recruitment Rules, ‘he existing eligible staff stands accommodated against the sanctioned gth approved by the Ministry of Rural Development, Gov enteof Hence no surplus staff remains. At present 10 staff shown surplus in DRDAs i.e. 4 in DRDA-South was mainly because of Recrui acted to go as per the staffing pattern. The R thes been approved by the Governing Bi ibmitted to the Govenent for ae the n eGbenunive of the romotional venues there was a. RulegSire approved by the the Recruitment Rules During oral evide; bse d that or ere for conveying water from Ambaulim (A) to Balli (B) sump, for g water supply from Balli to ONGC, Betul in Quepem Taluka was d and commissioned in April 2006. The quantity of D.I. pipes ed was 7409 meters (including 250 m. pipes required for maintenance). vever, a total quantity of 10,246 mtrs. of DI pipes was purchased usSeptember 2004) by the Department at a cost of € 3.19 crores by purchase orders before preparation of details estimates, resulting in 25purchasing of pipes more than actually required. The quantity of 2837 m. (10246-7409) of pipes purchased in excess, remained unutilized, resulting in blocking of funds of € 88,27 lakhs for nearly two years. The Department in its written reply stated that the procurement of DI pipes 400 mm dia. pertains to the work of Providing and laying and joining DI Conveying main from Ambaulim to Balli Sump in Quepem taluka. The pipes procured by the Department was through DGS & D at the cost, of % 2,88,90,570 i.e. 10246 mts. (length of 10 kms. including consi ‘maintenance considering to the qty of 246 mts. was based on the made in the preliminary Estimate under which AA/ES pipes lao 11.85 unused. at the aes quantities ilized for nin department L 9 ject at botlt ends of the bridge which tled for the purpose of winding at Balli “A The Department i in an er ries admeagsuring 300m ‘in| oe pipe ine to connect at the both ends of bridge which to be dismantled for the purpose of winding at cordingly. However, balance quantities of pipes of 81.25 mtrs. ilized for maintenance of existing pipeline in emergency. The Committee recommends that the Department make a proper te fo avoid excess requirement and wasteful expenditure in future. 26IDLE INVESTMENT ON OFFICE BUILDING (PARA 4.2.2) The work of construction of office building at Quepem to accommodate some of the Government offices was tendered in May 2001 and the work was actually completed in June 2004 at a cost of 7 80.18 lakhs. epproach road in November 2004, and the same 2005 at a cost of % 10.06 lakhs. The Collector took possession o! building and allotted space to various Department in March 2006. oy Improper planning in taking wy resulted in the building constructed for two years. Boss fi constructed building incurring sib ie shiffgd to the newly private premises imends that the responsibility be fixed and S against the concerned respansible officer, to ‘uch wasteful expenditure in future. 27HOME DEPARTMENT IDLE INVESTMENT ON RESIDENTIAL BARRACKS (PARA 4.2.3) To enhance the facilities at Police Training School, Valpoi, two ial residential barracks were constructed under the Centrally Scheme on “Modernization of Police Force”. The civil/worked lly completed in May 2004, at the cost of 98.06 lakhs, excluding. il bill. For electricity connection, an independent transformer im)PTS campus to be installed. Though the tendering process stafted*in June)2004, thy for the work was awarded only in March 2006 with a delay of over,2 and work was completed in May 2006 ata cost of % 1.54 ahs. the commissioning of the transforatén was delayed for Watt of of higher authorities. Thus due t@ procedural delays nyillaton pleted at missioning of the transformer, the building Which w: ast of € 98.06 lakhs during 2003-04 could hot be put, fe (November defeating the purpose of conduction oF the buildigdy jent in dts written teply stategs that the Residential ‘at alcost of © 98.06 be i been inaugurated on it is utilized foraccommodation of RPCs and Trainees undergo, in-Seryicestraining programme and pre-promotion the Residential Barracks Constructed at Police Training School, he ESG incurred (June 2006) an expenditure of % 9.44 crores (% 8.56 rs Event Management, & 61,00 lakhs on publicity, 27.00 lakhs on = ems such as hiring of theatres and professional expenses) for IFF1 28