Summary:
When it was launched in 2012-13, it was to be executed at a cost of Rs 38 crore. This alone cost more than Rs 3.8 crore for the exchequer.In the case of handheld device (with GPS) too different rates were quoted. Earlier, the same contractor had quoted Rs 84,373 a piece for 98 pieces. When demanded, the contractor said it was not mentioned in the original tender condition.Another compromise was made on the GST payment front. Three years later, finally the project for supply of items like walkie talkies, associated software, laptops and generators and a control room was awarded for a enhanced cost of Rs 88.06 crore..