One public sector chief is learnt to have has spent Rs 13 lakh on refurbishing his house. This includes Rs 5 lakh for a bed and Rs 3 lakh for a sofa set. Another Rs 5 lakh were paid to a Vaastu Shastra consultant so that good vibes flow freely within the house. But he could not be faulted for overspending, because he floated a tender for the two pieces of furniture and the consultant’s services. As is the practice in the public sector, the orders were given to the lowest bidders.
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