The big fat ‘chikki’ scam

In a complaint filed with the Anti- Corruption Bureau (ACB) office, a Congress leader has alleged that Pankaja Munde cleared the purchase of several items such as chikki, mats, dishes and books without inviting tenders at a cost of Rs 206 crore. According to the rules, any purchase above Rs 3 lakh has to be done through e-tender invitations. The government has banned purchases through the rate contract system, in which material is purchased after negotiations on its rate.