Anti-Corruption Watchdog's Luxury Ride: Lokpal Seeks Seven BMWs For Members | Read
The Lokpal, the country's anti-corruption ombudsman, wants to ride around in uber-luxurious BMW sedans and has floated a tender to buy seven of them, one for each member, including the Chairperson, former Supreme Court Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar. Each car costs Rs 70 lakh.
Media reports also said car-maker BMW will be told to provide seven days of 'training' to Lokpal drivers and staff, which will include teaching them about the cars' electronic systems and operations.
A notification dated October 16 states, "The Lokpal of India invites open tenders from reputed Agencies for supply of seven BMW 3 Series Li Cars to the Lokpal of India."
According to the tender notice, the offers will remain valid for 90 days from date of opening.
