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From the time it came into existence in February 2016 to when it was wound up in March 2017, Rs 40.82 lakh was released to the Delhi governments feedback unit (FBU) by way of secret service expenditure, remuneration, telephone, and other miscellaneous expenses, The Indian Express has learnt...
It was tasked with gathering relevant information and actionable feedback regarding the working of Delhi government departments, autonomous bodies, institutions and entities under the jurisdiction of the Delhi government..
Records of cash with the unit were allegedly maintained in a register titled the SSF (secret service fund) cash cum expenditure book, which contained notings of money being given to sources for operations..
On March 23, 2017, Satish Khetarpal, ACP,FBU wrote to the Deputy Secretary of the vigilance department (under which the unit operated) regarding the return of secret services fund for depositing into the government accounts..
As no further extension has been granted to the Feedback Wing, therefore the balance amount of Rs 2,300 is return (sic) herewith for further necessary action at your end please.. The vigilance departments probe and CBIs preliminary enquiry into the unit has also revealed that in the Delhi governments annual budget for the financial year 2016-17, a provision of Rs 1 crore was allegedly kept for secret service expenditure, and it was proposed by the Deputy Director (Feedback) to provide Rs 25 lakh as secret fund in that duration...
