CVC recommends action against two DRDO officials

After the matter came to light following a CVC inquiry, DRDO chief V K Saraswat has sought an explanation from the officials in this regard.

Action against two officials including A K Bansal, Additional Director (Recruitment and Assessment Centre) (Scientist F) and Arun Kumar, Director, (RAC) (outstanding scientist), has been advised after a complaint was sent by the Defence Ministry to the CVC.

The Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) of Defence Research Development Organisation looks after the recruitment and promotion of scientists in the organisation.

As per the allegations, Bansal had appointed his senior Kumar's daughter without following the due process.

 

"We have sought an explanation from the two officers," the DRDO chief said when asked about the incident, in the presence of Defence Minister A K Antony.

The CVC has also recommended review of the appointment of Kumar's daughter who is now working in DRDO as a Scientist C.