Nine cases lodged over irregularities in AIIMS: CBI to HC
New Delhi: CBI told the Delhi High Court that it has registered nine cases related to several alleged irregularities in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in last seven years.
The agency also informed a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal that a matter related to allegations of irregularities and embezzlement of funds in purchase of surgical equipment has been closed in July this year after no "wrongdoing" was found.
It, however, said the remaining eight cases are pending as the files have been sent for consideration before various authorities, including the Health Ministry.
The cases relate to irregularities in the tender process at AIIMS, entrance tests and a disproportionate assets case against some of its senior officials.
The bench listed the matter for further hearing on February 14 next year.
The agency has filed its report in pursuance to the court September 29 direction on the plea which has sought probe in several alleged graft cases relating to AIIMS.
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